How do I copy a CD?

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I'm need to copy/burn a CD with 98SE to a new CD-R. How do I do it. I've placed the 98SE CD in the CD player and placed the empty/new CD-R disc in the CD writer/player unit. <br /><br />I got a copy of Nero Burning rom with the CD writer/player unit but it turns out it was a trial program and it has expired.<br /><br />Any suggestions what to do? I've had these units for a couple of years but never used them to copy a cd before. I am running Windows XP.
 
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Re: How do I copy a CD?

You should be able to do this from within windows explorer. Just a simple drag and drop should make it happen.<br /><br />The only glitch is you may have to format the cd first to get it to accept.<br /><br />My HP does it automatically when I load a blank and fill both CD drives... it just prompts me.<br /><br />Bob
 
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Re: How do I copy a CD?

Bob, what program does your HP use to format the new CD-R disc?
 
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Re: How do I copy a CD?

Have a peek at "DeepBurner". It is freeware available @ download.com or other locations online. While not the best software, it may do what you need.<br /><br />One thing XP does well, is make CD burning easy. Unfortunately with 98SE you need to do some manual intervention as others have mentioned, consisting of formatting the cd yourself prior to drag 'n drop copying.<br /><br />Hope this helps.....a bit.
 
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Originally posted by AMD Rules:<br /> <br />One thing XP does well, is make CD burning easy. Unfortunately with 98SE you need to do some manual intervention as others have mentioned, consisting of formatting the cd yourself prior to drag 'n drop copying.<br /><br />Hope this helps.....a bit.
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I'm trying to copy it with drives, on an XP machine, AMD. Just can't find any info on what/why and where.<br /><br />Bob VT says I have to format the new CD-R disc first, otherwise I'd just drag and drop it from one drive to the other.
 
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Re: How do I copy a CD?

If you're running with Windows XP, and have two drives, all you have to do is find your way to the Windows 98 cd contents, press Control&A (highlights everything), then press Control&C (Copy), then find your way to your blank cd drive and press Control&V(Paste). After that, click File and Write these files to cd.<br /><br />If you do it this way, you don't need to format the cd or anything.
 
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Sorry Boom I misread your original post, and after reading about your adventures with the 98 upgrade I assumed you were using 98 to copy. I understand you goal now.<br /><br />Copying files by hand to make a cd (as rudderman has mentioned) will work, but I don't believe it will be bootable. Again, I may be wrong.<br /><br />To actually copy a complete cd I use Nero since the Xerox machine just wont work. I don;t believe XP has a built-in function to "copy" a full cd.
 
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Re: How do I copy a CD?

Did your version of XP come loaded with a program called RecordNow? If so, just launch the program and it will lead you through the process. Otherwise, you can just drag and drop the files in Windows Explorer.
 
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Originally posted by Relentless:<br /> Did your version of XP come loaded with a program called RecordNow? If so, just launch the program and it will lead you through the process. Otherwise, you can just drag and drop the files in Windows Explorer.
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Negativo, Relentless, do not have the program. I have XP Pro. It's been mentioned that a fresh CD-R needs to be formatted before you can copy a program too it.<br /><br />I just did an internet search and RecordNow is a stand alone program that cost about the same a Nero burning rom. It kind of frosts me that the only software that came with my TDK CDRW unit was a demo version.
 
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Re: How do I copy a CD?

Walk over to the xerox machine.... :D
 
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Re: How do I copy a CD?

"Walk over to the xerox machine.... "<br /><br />OK, I am now at the copier...what is next?
 
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Originally posted by spratt:<br /> "Walk over to the xerox machine.... "<br /><br />OK, I am now at the copier...what is next?
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Unbuckle your belt, undo the top button~~~~~~ :p
 
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Boomyal, <br />I too have Roxio CD/DVD suite of disk programs. Defintely worth the bucks to pick up a copy. See www.roxio.com<br /><br />PS, it's proper etiquette to wipe the glass when done.... <br /><br /> :p
 
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Originally posted by Mark42:<br /> Boomyal, <br />I too have Roxio CD/DVD suite of disk programs. Defintely worth the bucks to pick up a copy. See www.roxio.com<br /><br />PS, it's proper etiquette to wipe the glass when done.... <br /><br /> :p
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They've got a ton of them on ebay:<br /><br />http://search.ebay.com/cd-burn_Software_W0QQbsZSearchQQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfromZR2QQsacategoryZ18793QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZbsQQsosortorderZ1 QQsosortpropertyZ1QQsotrZ2<br /><br />They are probably not the latest version but may be worth it. What'dya think?
 
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Boomyal, I'll give you my 2cents worth just in case your not confused enough yet. <br /><br />My rugrats burn 10 to 20 CDs' a week, we always used roxio (full version). Recently I acquired a full version copy of Nero Professional(version 6 I think). Far ,far better and quicker and easier............<br /><br />Aldo
 
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Originally posted by Dunaruna:<br /> Boomyal, I'll give you my 2cents worth just in case your not confused enough yet. <br /><br />My rugrats burn 10 to 20 CDs' a week, we always used roxio (full version). Recently I acquired a full version copy of Nero Professional(version 6 I think). Far ,far better and quicker and easier............<br /><br />Aldo
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How 'bout this one, DR? I think it is the previous version 6.0. Gotta be close to 6.1, don't ya think? The price is right.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=191&item=7110299602&rd=1
 
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Yep that looks like it. Mines at home at the moment so I can't confirm if it is version6, but I'm pretty sure it is. I am also still running 98se - why fix what ain't broke right? The eBay auction is for suite3 - damn thing does everything - DVDs', SVCDs'. <br /><br />I personally don't use it much but my kids tell me it great compared to roxio.<br /><br />Aldo
 
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