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Using CDRW as floppy
Hi,
Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA |
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Using CDRW as floppy
What you want to do requires packet writing software, such as Nero InCD.
-- Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine] (Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested) "Natalie" wrote in message ... Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA |
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"Natalie" wrote in message ... Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. |
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"James" wrote in message ... "Natalie" wrote in message ... Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. Natalie will need third party software like InCD, or DLA if she wants to use a CD-R/W in the way she is asking. XP does not have built in packet writing software. It uses the Standard IS0/Joliet format. With XP's built in software a CD-R/W disk is treated just like a CD-R with the exception that you can erase the entire disc. You can not delete individual files or modify individual files. Nor can you save directly to a disc from within an application. The file must be sent to a staging area first. You may wish to learn more about XP's built in burning capabilities by reading the resource information here http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell/User] www.webtree.ca |
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Yes but you need third party software. Both InCD from www.nero.com and DLA
from www.sonic.com are stand a lone solutions for packet writing. -- Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Natalie" wrote in message ... Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA |
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Natalie wrote in message
Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. James wrote: XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. However well intentioned, James is wrong. Read up on what you can/cannot do with Windows XP's CD witing abilities: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Natalie wrote in message Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. James wrote: XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. However well intentioned, James is wrong. Read up on what you can/cannot do with Windows XP's CD witing abilities: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. Hi - I do this all the time - have done for a long time and have had no problems with my written cd's - try it and see for yourself. - this is my main form of backup! - no problems and it overwrites all older files if I wish - I have never installed another writer softwar - go figure! |
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James, packet writing is not supported natively in XP. The fact that you
can write files to a cd with an open session is not what the OP is talking about. He wants to use a cd just like a hard drive, without moving the files to a folder waiting to be written to disc. -- Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine] (Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested) "James" wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Natalie wrote in message Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. James wrote: XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. However well intentioned, James is wrong. Read up on what you can/cannot do with Windows XP's CD witing abilities: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. Hi - I do this all the time - have done for a long time and have had no problems with my written cd's - try it and see for yourself. - this is my main form of backup! - no problems and it overwrites all older files if I wish - I have never installed another writer softwar - go figure! |
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"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Natalie wrote in message Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. James wrote: XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. However well intentioned, James is wrong. Read up on what you can/cannot do with Windows XP's CD witing abilities: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. BTW - I am not saying that you can edit directly off the CD - but you most certainly can overwrite existing files - sorry if I was not clear |
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You are correct but that was not the OP's question.
-- Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine] (Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested) "James" wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Natalie wrote in message Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. James wrote: XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. However well intentioned, James is wrong. Read up on what you can/cannot do with Windows XP's CD witing abilities: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. BTW - I am not saying that you can edit directly off the CD - but you most certainly can overwrite existing files - sorry if I was not clear |
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Natalie, you're talking about "files", which usually don't take up much disk
space, how much space do you actually expect to use? If you're only talking about, say, anything up to the equivalent of one to two CDs, why not look at the option of a Memory Stick, just plug it into a USB port, the PC sees it as a virtual HD, you can delete files off it, open & change files, take the whole thing with you anywhere you go - they're usually slim, only 2-3" long & come with a lead to hang around your neck. -- johnf Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA |
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"James" wrote in message ... "Natalie" wrote in message ... Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. XP does not have packet writing capabilities. Despite James' claims, you will need 3rd party software to do this. Roxio and Nero both make fine products. You cannot edit the file directly on the CD. You can open the file, edit it, and then save over the old file on the CD-RW. Do not place 100% faith in this...if it is a file that you cannot possibly live without, save it on you HDD, on the CD-RW, and back it up to CD-RW. Bobby |
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Thanks Harry, I will give one of them a try. I have Nero, but I don't know
if I have InCD. "Harry Ohrn" wrote in message ... Yes but you need third party software. Both InCD from www.nero.com and DLA from www.sonic.com are stand a lone solutions for packet writing. -- Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User] www.webtree.ca/windowsxp "Natalie" wrote in message ... Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA |
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I looked into it after I read your suggestion and though it is a very, very
good idea, it becomes inconvenient for me due to only having one USB port on my laptop which is already being used by an external mouse due to a broken touchpad, and no mouse would make selecting and copying files a bit of a hard task. I will keep that in mind for when I get a new pc, which is probably in the near future. Thanks. "johnf" wrote in message ... Natalie, you're talking about "files", which usually don't take up much disk space, how much space do you actually expect to use? If you're only talking about, say, anything up to the equivalent of one to two CDs, why not look at the option of a Memory Stick, just plug it into a USB port, the PC sees it as a virtual HD, you can delete files off it, open & change files, take the whole thing with you anywhere you go - they're usually slim, only 2-3" long & come with a lead to hang around your neck. -- johnf Hi, Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. TIA |
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Thank you for the link Shenan... very useful.
"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Natalie wrote in message Is there a way to use a CDRW as a floppy, meaning that one could edit files directly on the CD? I am using Win XP SP2, and so far, every time I write to the CD it makes them Read Only on the CD. Also, is there a way to copy the files to the CD without them being placed "on hold"? I would be nice to be able to drag files onto the CD or use Sent to and them go like it would a floppy. James wrote: XP's built in packet writer will do this for you - Make sure you are using a CDRW - not a CDR... - And simply right-click a file or folder and send it to the CDRW drive - This allows you to overwrite files and basically creates a floppy type access CD for you. However well intentioned, James is wrong. Read up on what you can/cannot do with Windows XP's CD witing abilities: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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