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**Hula Baloo[_2_]** · June 2nd 08, 05:09 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support

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On Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:33:24 -0400, Hula Baloo
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SmileyGirl wrote:
I am trying to copy some files to a CD, and the error message comes up
that I need to insert a new CD (which I had done) and it will not copy.
I have spent hours trying to find directons on how to do this. When I
play an audio CD, it will work. My only other thought is perhaps a new
CD can be "old"? I'm really a novice on repairing the PC. Also, I have
defragged, done 5 different scans, deleted cookies and files and that
didn't fix the problem. Any suggestions? Smiley Gilrl

Get ahold of a package like Nero or Roxio. The native Windows
support for CD/DVD burning is very limited. If you don't do that, you
could try compressing your files, but that could be a hassle for you.
If your drive will burn DVDs, you could put the data on a DVD; they hold
about 7 times as much data as a DVD. The price of Nero and Roxio are
well worth it. You can buy a version that's one less than the current
one (e.g. Roxio 9 while Roxio 10 is out) on Amazon.com for around $20,
well worth the cost. I just bought Roxio 9 that way for $15 plus $3.75
shipping, and it works well with both XP and Vista.

Why not Google for free burners ? - plenty out there .

Nothing wrong with downloading a free burner IF you know what you're
doing. My preference is a "store bought" program because I'm sure I
know what I'm getting, I'm 98% sure I won't pick up malware, and I know
what kind of support I can expect. This is especially true when I'm
giving advice to an acknowledged novice.