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Microsoft Windows
Copy CD's with Windows Explorer

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Windows XP allows files and folders to be copied to a CD-R or CD-RW using Windows Explorer.  A separate program is no longer needed to burn a CD.

  1. Insert the CD-R or CD-RW disk in the drive.
  2. Highlight Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer at the dialog box.  See Figure 1.

Figure 1. CD Drive Dialog Box

Figure 1.  CD Drive Dialog Box
  1. Click OK.
  2. Click the Address down arrow in the Explorer window.  See Figure 2.

Figure 2. Explorer Address Bar

Figure 2.  Explorer Address Bar
  1. Navigate to the location of the files being copied.
  2. Highlight the file(s) and/or folders being copied.
  3. Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file or Copy the selected items.  See Figure 3.

Figure 3. File and Folder Tasks

Figure 3.  File and Folder Tasks
  1. Highlight the CD-ROM drive.
  2. Click the Copy button.
  3. A balloon displays in the lower, right-hand corner of the screen.  See Figure 4.

Figure 4. Copy Balloon

Figure 4.  Copy Balloon
  1. Click the balloon.
  2. Click Write these files to the CD under CD Writing Tasks.  See Figure 5.

Figure 5. CD Writing Tasks

Figure 5.  CD Writing Tasks
  1. The CD Writing Wizard opens.  Enter a CD name, if desired.
  2. Click Next.
  3. Click Finish.
  4. Close the Explorer windows.

Ed.  03/2005

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Updated 09/15/2006