How do I burn a CD?
This FAQ file learns you how to burn files from your computer or the network to a CD-ROM.
1. Where can I burn a CD-ROM?
- If you have a CD-writer installed in your computer, you can burn files to a CD from your computer.
- Every secretariat has a CD-writer installed.
- At the computer in the library (Ghent Campus - VLKDC010).
- At the multimedia computer in the Leuven Campus.
2. How can I burn my files to a CD-ROM?
- If you do not have a CD-writer yourself, make sure your files are on the
network
(your personal share or group share) and log on to the computer. - Insert a blank CD-ROM (available at the reception or at the library).
- Select the files/folders that you want to copy (use SHIFT to select multiple files).
- Click right on the selected files/folders that you want to put on the CD-ROM.
- Select Send To > CD-RW Drive.
- After the file copy is completed, you will see a pop-up at the right-corner
(near your notification area/icon-bar). Click on this pop-up.
If you have not clicked on it, go to your
Windows Explorer and click on CD-RW drive.
- You will see your files there. (if you have a lot of files, it can take a
while).
The maximum capacity of a CD-ROM is 650 MB. - Click File > Write these files to CD.
- You will get the following wizard leading you all the way.
3. How can I copy a CD-ROM?
- Select all the files on that CD-ROM and copy them to the following
directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\your_username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning
- Replace the CD by a blank CD-ROM.
- Use Windows Explorer and click on your CD-writer. Paste your files again and select File > Write these files to CD.
- A wizard will pop-up to lead you.
In case of a problem do not hesitate to contact the helpdesk at +32 92 10 97 24.
Author: DVSM\moulay | Modified by: DVSM\wimpou, Tuesday October 13, 2009 17:25:50 +0200