Re: CD Problem

Then use CD-R! Who cares if you can only use it once. They're like a
nickel a piece.


"MB_" <mel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2eE0f.1140$s93.624@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Q:
>
> I think you are correct, but I guess I've gotten stubborn in trying to
> solve this.
>
> I like the convenience of being able to just write to a CD and transport
> just the CD.
>
> I also wanted to b/u on the CD and store them in my safe deposit box.
>
> I do have a flash key (key-sized) USB memory stick and that is very nice,
> too.
>
> Mel
>
>
>
> "Quaoar" <quaoar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:qdOdnVogoeiUnN7eRVn-tw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> "MB_" <mel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:jZA0f.1585$2_6.581@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> I'm having a strange CD problem.
>>>
>>> On my Dell desktop, I use Roxio and have formatted RW disks. In this
>>> way, I can save data and read/write as if it were a floppy.
>>>
>>> OK, I got a new Inspiron notebook. I couldn't get the Sonic DLA software
>>> to write to those disks. It kept saying they were read only. After
>>> reading up on matters (in fact posting on this newsgroup), I realized I
>>> needed UDF packet-writing software and I installed the NERO software.
>>>
>>> SUCCESS!! I put the CD in the notebook and it would read/write
>>> perfectly.
>>>
>>> BUT NOW, those same CD's will not work on my desktop. The drive just
>>> flashes and I have to shut the computer down and reboot just to quickly
>>> press the button and eject the CD. The CD works fine on the notebook.
>>>
>>> Any ideas?
>>>
>>> Mel
>>>
>>>
>>
>> You are discovering the reason that experience users abhor, detest, and
>> are revolted by CD-RW, UDF, and the inherent lack of flexibility (and
>> don't mention the extreme cost) of packet writing.
>>
>> For the cost of your CD-RW disks, you can purchase a USB hard drive for
>> archiving and data transfer. Trust me (heh!), you'll never, ever, for
>> all eternity, miss CD-RW.
>>
>> Q
>>
>
>


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