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[74 doris]

I'm new to this and can you tell me what the difference is between the C drive
and the D for DVD downloads. I just want to download a document onto a cd
and I am not sure how to do it. Can you help?

[Ken Blake, MVP]

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:02:05 -0700, 74 doris
> wrote:

> I'm new to this and can you tell me what the difference is between the C drive
> and the D for DVD downloads. I just want to download a document onto a cd
> and I am not sure how to do it.


First, there's no such thing as "DVD downloads." Please clarify
exactly what you want to do.

To "download" means to transfer a file from a remote computer (usually
at a web site) to your computer. Is that what you want to do?

Or do you just want to burn an existing document on your computer onto
a CD? If so, that's not downloading.

I also don't understand what you mean by your question "what the
difference is between the C drive and the D"? On most people's
computer, the C: drive is a magnetic hard drive, and Windows is
installed there. What D: is, on the other hand, depends on what you
have on your computer and how your computer is configured. The D:
drive could be a second magnetic hard drive, it could be a second
partition on your only hard drive, it could be your CD drive, etc. We
can't see your computer, so we can't tell you what your D: drive is;
you'll have to tell us.

Answer the questions above and we can help you do whatever it is you
need to do.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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[74 doris]

Hi!

Thanx for getting back to me. What I'm asking is how do I make a copy of a
document on a CD. The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
I don't know if this is what you need or should I contact my computer mfg
and ask them?

Thanx


"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

> On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:02:05 -0700, 74 doris
> > wrote:
>
> > I'm new to this and can you tell me what the difference is between the C drive
> > and the D for DVD downloads. I just want to download a document onto a cd
> > and I am not sure how to do it.
>
>
> First, there's no such thing as "DVD downloads." Please clarify
> exactly what you want to do.
>
> To "download" means to transfer a file from a remote computer (usually
> at a web site) to your computer. Is that what you want to do?
>
> Or do you just want to burn an existing document on your computer onto
> a CD? If so, that's not downloading.
>
> I also don't understand what you mean by your question "what the
> difference is between the C drive and the D"? On most people's
> computer, the C: drive is a magnetic hard drive, and Windows is
> installed there. What D: is, on the other hand, depends on what you
> have on your computer and how your computer is configured. The D:
> drive could be a second magnetic hard drive, it could be a second
> partition on your only hard drive, it could be your CD drive, etc. We
> can't see your computer, so we can't tell you what your D: drive is;
> you'll have to tell us.
>
> Answer the questions above and we can help you do whatever it is you
> need to do.
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:28:00 -0700, 74 doris
> wrote:

>
> Hi!
>
> Thanx for getting back to me. What I'm asking is how do I make a copy of a
> document on a CD. The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
> I don't know if this is what you need or should I contact my computer mfg
> and ask them?


Yes, that's much clearer, thanks. I understand now.

Windows XP comes with CD-burning software. It's fairly primitive
compared to most of the third party programs, but it should easily do
what you want.

I personally use Nero, a third-party program, myself, and it's been a
long time since I've looked at the built-in Windows CD-burning
program. So I'll refrain from trying to give you specific
instructions. I'm sure there are many others here, though, who can
tell you exactly what to do. Wait for one of them to reply.

Ken


> "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:02:05 -0700, 74 doris
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > I'm new to this and can you tell me what the difference is between the C drive
> > > and the D for DVD downloads. I just want to download a document onto a cd
> > > and I am not sure how to do it.
> >
> >
> > First, there's no such thing as "DVD downloads." Please clarify
> > exactly what you want to do.
> >
> > To "download" means to transfer a file from a remote computer (usually
> > at a web site) to your computer. Is that what you want to do?
> >
> > Or do you just want to burn an existing document on your computer onto
> > a CD? If so, that's not downloading.
> >
> > I also don't understand what you mean by your question "what the
> > difference is between the C drive and the D"? On most people's
> > computer, the C: drive is a magnetic hard drive, and Windows is
> > installed there. What D: is, on the other hand, depends on what you
> > have on your computer and how your computer is configured. The D:
> > drive could be a second magnetic hard drive, it could be a second
> > partition on your only hard drive, it could be your CD drive, etc. We
> > can't see your computer, so we can't tell you what your D: drive is;
> > you'll have to tell us.
> >
> > Answer the questions above and we can help you do whatever it is you
> > need to do.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> > Please Reply to the Newsgroup
> >

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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[Daave]

74 doris wrote:
> The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.

Does it say DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM?

What is the make and model of your PC?

[74 doris]

Hi!

I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and it says DVD-RAM

"Daave" wrote:

> 74 doris wrote:
> > The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
>
> Does it say DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM?
>
> What is the make and model of your PC?
>
>
>

[Daave]

74 doris wrote:

> "Daave" wrote:
>
>> 74 doris wrote:
>>> The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
>>
>> Does it say DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM?
>>
>> What is the make and model of your PC?

> I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and it says DVD-RAM

That's weird. The choices should be:

DVD
DVD/CD-RW Combo
DVD±R/RW

Go into Device Manager (Right-click My Computer and select Manage. In
the left-hand pane, click Device Manager). There should be a listing for
DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click it. What does it say?

[74 doris]

Hi!
It said DVD/CD rom under device manager

Thanx
"Daave" wrote:

> 74 doris wrote:
>
> > "Daave" wrote:
> >
> >> 74 doris wrote:
> >>> The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
> >>
> >> Does it say DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM?
> >>
> >> What is the make and model of your PC?
>
> > I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and it says DVD-RAM
>
> That's weird. The choices should be:
>
> DVD
> DVD/CD-RW Combo
> DVD±R/RW
>
> Go into Device Manager (Right-click My Computer and select Manage. In
> the left-hand pane, click Device Manager). There should be a listing for
> DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click it. What does it say?
>
>
>

[Daave]

"74 doris" > wrote in message
...

> "Daave" wrote:
>
>> 74 doris wrote:
>>
>> > "Daave" wrote:
>> >
>> >> 74 doris wrote:
>> >>> The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
>> >>
>> >> Does it say DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM?
>> >>
>> >> What is the make and model of your PC?
>>
>> > I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and it says DVD-RAM
>>
>> That's weird. The choices should be:
>>
>> DVD
>> DVD/CD-RW Combo
>> DVD±R/RW
>>
>> Go into Device Manager (Right-click My Computer and select Manage. In
>> the left-hand pane, click Device Manager). There should be a listing
>> for
>> DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click it. What does it say?

> It said DVD/CD rom under device manager

Yes, I know.

Now you need to double-click it. (Or click the plus sign next to it.)

[74 doris]

Hi!

It says HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082N



"Daave" wrote:

> "74 doris" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > "Daave" wrote:
> >
> >> 74 doris wrote:
> >>
> >> > "Daave" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> 74 doris wrote:
> >> >>> The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
> >> >>
> >> >> Does it say DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM?
> >> >>
> >> >> What is the make and model of your PC?
> >>
> >> > I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and it says DVD-RAM
> >>
> >> That's weird. The choices should be:
> >>
> >> DVD
> >> DVD/CD-RW Combo
> >> DVD±R/RW
> >>
> >> Go into Device Manager (Right-click My Computer and select Manage. In
> >> the left-hand pane, click Device Manager). There should be a listing
> >> for
> >> DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click it. What does it say?
>
> > It said DVD/CD rom under device manager
>
> Yes, I know.
>
> Now you need to double-click it. (Or click the plus sign next to it.)
>
>
>

[Daave]

"74 doris" > wrote in message
...

>> >> > I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and it says DVD-RAM

> It says HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082N

Your Compaq should already have burning software on it. See this page:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00035714&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=500508&rule=20744

(or http://tinyurl.com/64f7rv )

[Daave]

"74 doris" > wrote in message
...

> Thanx for getting back to me. What I'm asking is how do I make a copy
> of a
> document on a CD.

Do you mean you have a document (or documents) on your hard drive and
you would like to burn a CD that has a copy of that document? If that is
the case, what do you plan on doing with the CD? Is the CD meant to be a
backup so that if something happens to your PC, your important documents
will be saved? Or do you plan on giving the CD to someone? Or are you
doing this to transfer the document to another PC?

If you told us what your reasons are, we will be able to tailor
appropriate suggestions for your situation.

[74 doris]

Hi!

I followed your directions and found how toburn a CD, however under the
DVD-RAM
properties-general tab it looks like I have used up all my space. It shows
the Drive D as all blue which is the color that indicates used space. What
does this mean?

"Daave" wrote:

> "74 doris" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > "Daave" wrote:
> >
> >> 74 doris wrote:
> >>
> >> > "Daave" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> 74 doris wrote:
> >> >>> The D. drive I am talking about says DVD-RAM next to it.
> >> >>
> >> >> Does it say DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM?
> >> >>
> >> >> What is the make and model of your PC?
> >>
> >> > I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and it says DVD-RAM
> >>
> >> That's weird. The choices should be:
> >>
> >> DVD
> >> DVD/CD-RW Combo
> >> DVD±R/RW
> >>
> >> Go into Device Manager (Right-click My Computer and select Manage. In
> >> the left-hand pane, click Device Manager). There should be a listing
> >> for
> >> DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click it. What does it say?
>
> > It said DVD/CD rom under device manager
>
> Yes, I know.
>
> Now you need to double-click it. (Or click the plus sign next to it.)
>
>
>

[Daave]

"74 doris" > wrote in message
...

> I followed your directions and found how toburn a CD, however under
> the
> DVD-RAM
> properties-general tab it looks like I have used up all my space. It
> shows
> the Drive D as all blue which is the color that indicates used space.
> What
> does this mean?

Once you burn a CDR (R is for read-only), you can't burn anything more
onto it. Therefore all the space is used.

Next time around, you may burn up to 700 MB worth of data onto it. That
way, less space will be wasted.

Or you could just use a CD-RW (RW is for rewriteable), which can be used
over and over again.

Or perhaps you might find copying data to a USB flash drive is easier.
Here's one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820189033