How do I store My Documents files on a CD-RW disc?

Question

I want to put files from My Documents onto a disc, as back-up (a virus infected my computer, and I want the files to be safe). If I keep on wanting to updating the back-up disc, the store-person I went to said to use a CD-RW disc. So I bought some.

But, how do I put the files ON the disc? I’ve tried before with different discs, but no options came up about putting the files on the disc.

Can someone give me step-by-step instructions on how to put the files on the disc?

PS. I use a Windows XP, and that’s the computer I have the files on.

Answer 1

If it doesn't prompt you for CD writing, go to the files you want and copy them all. See if you can copy the whole My Documents folder. Then go to My Computer, and then click the CD-RW. Once you open that, paste the files. It should then ask you if you want to write these files to the CD. Then say yes. :D

Answer 2

Super question.

In Windows XP Home Edition try this:

First look closely at your computer's CD drive door.

Make sure it says ReWritable.

You may need a flashlight and a magnifying glass to find this since it is small and hard to read.

If your drive does not say this, then you can not write files onto your CD blank discs. =(

If it does say this, open the drive and put the blank disc in.

Close the door.

Now look at the window which has your files on it.

Select the files you want to copy to the disc.

Now RIGHT click one of them and select SEND TO and then choose your CD drive.

Best of luck!

Answer 3

hon you are going to need a software to burn with.

like Sonic, or nero...etc.  nero might be the best for you, it has a very simple option, called back up, you can set it to time and when and what you need backed up, it will do it by it self.  burn everything on to your disc.

Answer 4

Just Copy and Paste the files!

Answer 5

In Windows XP, when you insert the blank CD into the drive, it will pop up a window asking you what you want to do.  Open the disk with Windows Explorer (it should be the first choice, I think).

Then you can simply open the Windows Explorer (right-click on Start and select Explore), and just drag the files you want to that first window.  When you have all the files you want into that first window, and assuming they don't go over the capacity for that disk, go to the first window and on the left click the choice that says something like "copy these files to CD".  When it is done, the drive will pop open and you're ready to go.

Easy peasy.

:)

Answer 6

pop the cd in. go to my computer and click on the cd drive you put the cd in. copy your files and paste it onto the cd. after you want to write the files  go to file write these files and follow the instructions

Answer 7

put a cd into your drive and then click and drag the files into the cd... the computer will ask if you want to make a data cd so click yes.  finish putting all the files you want and then tell it to start the burn.

Answer 8

if you have a CD writer, it should have come with software like "Roxio" or "Sonic Record Now!"

those applications have step by step instructions

otherwise, you can follow these other people's suggestions