How can I retrieve information from disks (saved in win 98 SE)

[Brandy]

>>My files and graphics, etc. are saved to CD-RW disks...>> <<Good.
As sqr and Harry point out, if the CD's were written with packet writing
software (Direct CD or InCD) then you'll need to install the XP
compatible version of that software first in order to properly read the
disks.<<

How do I install a windows XP version? I checked, and my other computer
used Adaptec Direct CD Wizard (came with the computer). I found
instructions to close out a CD-R disk, but not the CD-RW, which is what I
used... Thanks again for your help! :-)

Brandy
Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP-Windows Shell/User\)]

If you're saying you don't have a version of Easy CD Creator you can install
on your system, then you need to purchase it. Version 6 is now available.

If you have version 5, platinum or basic, it can be installed on XP but you
need an update from the Roxio web site, www.roxio.com for it to function
properly. During installation of version 5 you will get an error message
with regard to Direct CD, just continue the installation. Do a custom
install and deselect Take 2 as that part of Easy CD creator is not
compatible with XP.

Bottom line, if you don't have it, you need to get it to open those disks.
Packet writing is not the same as mastering, you can close a CD-R disk
making it readable on any machine, that is not the case for packet written
disks, they require Direct CD.

There used to be a reader available at the Roxio site but my last experience
with it on XP was not good so I don't advise using it to read your disks.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend

"Brandy" > wrote in message
news:LbkTa.38033$AD3.34037@lakeread04...
> >>My files and graphics, etc. are saved to CD-RW disks...>> <<Good.
> As sqr and Harry point out, if the CD's were written with packet writing
> software (Direct CD or InCD) then you'll need to install the XP
> compatible version of that software first in order to properly read the
> disks.<<
>
> How do I install a windows XP version? I checked, and my other computer
> used Adaptec Direct CD Wizard (came with the computer). I found
> instructions to close out a CD-R disk, but not the CD-RW, which is what I
> used... Thanks again for your help! :-)
>
> Brandy
> Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie
>
>

[Brandy]

Thanks Michael. I'll look into that.

Brandy
Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie

"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP-Windows Shell/User)" > wrote in
message ...
> If you're saying you don't have a version of Easy CD Creator you can
install
> on your system, then you need to purchase it. Version 6 is now available.
>
> If you have version 5, platinum or basic, it can be installed on XP but
you
> need an update from the Roxio web site, www.roxio.com for it to function
> properly. During installation of version 5 you will get an error message
> with regard to Direct CD, just continue the installation. Do a custom
> install and deselect Take 2 as that part of Easy CD creator is not
> compatible with XP.
>
> Bottom line, if you don't have it, you need to get it to open those disks.
> Packet writing is not the same as mastering, you can close a CD-R disk
> making it readable on any machine, that is not the case for packet written
> disks, they require Direct CD.
>
> There used to be a reader available at the Roxio site but my last
experience
> with it on XP was not good so I don't advise using it to read your disks.
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>
> "Brandy" > wrote in message
> news:LbkTa.38033$AD3.34037@lakeread04...
> > >>My files and graphics, etc. are saved to CD-RW disks...>>
<<Good.
> > As sqr and Harry point out, if the CD's were written with packet writing
> > software (Direct CD or InCD) then you'll need to install the XP
> > compatible version of that software first in order to properly read the
> > disks.<<
> >
> > How do I install a windows XP version? I checked, and my other computer
> > used Adaptec Direct CD Wizard (came with the computer). I found
> > instructions to close out a CD-R disk, but not the CD-RW, which is what
I
> > used... Thanks again for your help! :-)
> >
> > Brandy
> > Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie
> >
> >
>
>

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP-Windows Shell/User\)]

You're welcome.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend

"Brandy" > wrote in message
news:N4mTa.38191$AD3.7264@lakeread04...
> Thanks Michael. I'll look into that.
>
> Brandy
> Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie
>
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP-Windows Shell/User)" > wrote in
> message ...
> > If you're saying you don't have a version of Easy CD Creator you can
> install
> > on your system, then you need to purchase it. Version 6 is now
available.
> >
> > If you have version 5, platinum or basic, it can be installed on XP but
> you
> > need an update from the Roxio web site, www.roxio.com for it to
function
> > properly. During installation of version 5 you will get an error
message
> > with regard to Direct CD, just continue the installation. Do a custom
> > install and deselect Take 2 as that part of Easy CD creator is not
> > compatible with XP.
> >
> > Bottom line, if you don't have it, you need to get it to open those
disks.
> > Packet writing is not the same as mastering, you can close a CD-R disk
> > making it readable on any machine, that is not the case for packet
written
> > disks, they require Direct CD.
> >
> > There used to be a reader available at the Roxio site but my last
> experience
> > with it on XP was not good so I don't advise using it to read your
disks.
> >
> > --
> > Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> > Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> >
> > "Brandy" > wrote in message
> > news:LbkTa.38033$AD3.34037@lakeread04...
> > > >>My files and graphics, etc. are saved to CD-RW disks...>>
> <<Good.
> > > As sqr and Harry point out, if the CD's were written with packet
writing
> > > software (Direct CD or InCD) then you'll need to install the XP
> > > compatible version of that software first in order to properly read
the
> > > disks.<<
> > >
> > > How do I install a windows XP version? I checked, and my other
computer
> > > used Adaptec Direct CD Wizard (came with the computer). I found
> > > instructions to close out a CD-R disk, but not the CD-RW, which is
what
> I
> > > used... Thanks again for your help! :-)
> > >
> > > Brandy
> > > Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Ron Martell]

"Brandy" > wrote:

>>>My files and graphics, etc. are saved to CD-RW disks...>> <<Good.
>As sqr and Harry point out, if the CD's were written with packet writing
>software (Direct CD or InCD) then you'll need to install the XP
>compatible version of that software first in order to properly read the
>disks.<<
>
>How do I install a windows XP version? I checked, and my other computer
>used Adaptec Direct CD Wizard (came with the computer). I found
>instructions to close out a CD-R disk, but not the CD-RW, which is what I
>used... Thanks again for your help! :-)
>
>Brandy
>Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie
>

See MVP Alex Nichol's article on CD burning in Windows XP at
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

[Brandy]

Thanks Ron, I'll be checking it out today. :-)

Brandy
Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie

"Ron Martell" > wrote in message
...
> "Brandy" > wrote:
>
> >>>My files and graphics, etc. are saved to CD-RW disks...>> <<Good.
> >As sqr and Harry point out, if the CD's were written with packet writing
> >software (Direct CD or InCD) then you'll need to install the XP
> >compatible version of that software first in order to properly read the
> >disks.<<
> >
> >How do I install a windows XP version? I checked, and my other computer
> >used Adaptec Direct CD Wizard (came with the computer). I found
> >instructions to close out a CD-R disk, but not the CD-RW, which is what I
> >used... Thanks again for your help! :-)
> >
> >Brandy
> >Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie
> >
>
> See MVP Alex Nichol's article on CD burning in Windows XP at
> http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm
>
> Good luck
>
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> --
> Microsoft MVP
> On-Line Help Computer Service
> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
>
> "The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."