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How to burn files to CDs, DVDs

October 13th, 2009, 4:22 pm by

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QUESTION: I have a problem trying to write some pictures using my CD drive to any CD-R by using the CD writing Wizard.  It keeps saying: “not enough free space on the CD-R, reduce the size and try again.” I reduced the size to a half the CD-R capability and still get the same message. Any idea what the problem could be?

PC CLUB: I assume from your question that you are attempting to burn a CD using the Windows built-in CD burning feature.

Both Windows XP and Vista have built-in capabilities to allow you to copy picture files, audio files or any file to a CD. Vista allows you to do this with a DVD. This results in what is known as a data disc regardless of what type of files you write to the disc. Read the rest of this entry »

How to transfer old files to a new Vista computer

April 7th, 2009, 7:52 am by

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QUESTION: I cannot transfer data from my old computer (Windows XP) to my new Windows Vista computer. I tried burning a CD on the old computer, but the new computer’s operating system doesn’t recognize it. What am I doing wrong? The Vista system tells me the CD is blank, but I can read it on the XP system. Any help would be appreciated.  ~ Janet

PC CLUB: I run into this situation frequently and the cause is usually related to the method that was used to burn the CD. The method does not matter as much if the CDs are burned and read on the same computer, but to make the CDs totally compatible with most computers requires one simple step, which will be described below. Read the rest of this entry »

PC Club: Creating slideshows on CD

January 6th, 2009, 3:07 pm by

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QUESTION: I have Windows XP and I have photos on my computer that came from a digital camera. These photos are in a folder. What is the best way to put them on a CD? When I put them on a CD, they come out as icons and not the actual photo. Also when you put them on a CD, can you make the CD do a slideshow? Thanks for your help.

PC CLUB: It sounds like you already have been successful at placing photos on a CD since you are able to view the icons. Double-clicking an icon should open the photo in the software program that is currently your default for viewing photos on your PC. This varies with each PC depending on the software currently installed (to set the default program, right click the photo, select “Open With,” and then “Choose Program” and when the options window opens, check the box that says “Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.”).

If you have not installed any software for viewing or editing photos, then the default application, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, should open and display your photo. The program has ‘Forward’ and ‘Backward’ buttons at the bottom for navigating through your photos. You will have to open each folder individually when viewing photos in this manner. Read the rest of this entry »

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