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Using Backup Disks

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Coyote, 2003/06/05.

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  1. 2003/06/05
    Coyote

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    Hello ,
    I just went to Win XP Pro on a new computer. I have all my backup data from the old computer, on CD-RW and 250 MB Zip disk. After checking all sources in XP, I cannot figure out how to transfer my data from my RW & Zip to XP. I had no trouble doing this in Win 98. But everthing is different in this XP OS. Any help appriciated.
     
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    Errr - copy won't do it for you? Or you can't make XP read the CD or Zip data? Or something else?
     
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    Newt,

    Sorry about that. I cannot get XP to read the CD-RW. When I choose, I dont need the Wizard Disk, I have allready collected my files and settings from my old computer. I cannot get XP to read them from the CD-Rom Drive. Under 98, I would normally drag and drop them in Windows Explorer.
     
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    Coyote,

    Can we assume that you have installed the UDF software - InCd or equivalent to enable XP to mount the CD-RW's ??

    XP should recognise the Zip drive - my USB 100 Mb Zip drive is recognised without any Iomega software installed. Check out the Iomega site for possible problems with 250 Mb Zip drives.
     
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    Since you are using CD-RW, can we assume you used a program like InCD or similar program. Is this program loaded, or installed on your new computer?

    ahhh --- PeteC, you beat me by 3 minutes. Next time I'll leave out the quote. :p
     
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    The same program is installed on both computers. I can open the CD-RW, and read it, by clicking on the D drive in MY Computer. I cant get the XP program" Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" to use the CD. It says there is no data on the CD. Is there any other way to download files and graphics in XP, without using the Files and Transfer Wizard? I am not networked. It would take a 35 foot Serial File Transfer Cable to connect the two computers. The only other option I see in the Transfer Wizard is Floppys, and that is out.
     
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    Coyote,

    This is all very confusing :confused: -

    but your last post says

    Well can you or can't you :confused:

    Let's clarify a few points - please be very specific in your answers :

    Have you the same UDF (InCd or similar) packet writing software installed on both PC's ?

    What is it ?

    Are they both the same version ? (Later versions of InCd - the only one I am familiar with - do not read CD-RW's written in very early versions)

    Is the built in CD writing software in XP enabled or disabled ?

    To check/disable this - My Computer > right click on CD-RW drive > Properties > Recording and uncheck 'Enable CD recording on this drive'

    Are we talking of Data files only ? -

    You do not need to use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard simply to copy data files off a CD-RW or CD.

    As far as I can see the Files and Transfer Wizard does NOT support CD as a 'removeable drive' - I ran the Wizard part way and was only given the choice of cable or floppy, although I have a CD-R on board.

    Assuming that you can read the contents of your CD-RW in XP then it is a simple matter of dragging and dropping or copying them to the HD - as you would have done in your previous OS.

    If this problem centres around the CD-RW disks, try copying some data off your old PC to CD - there is absolutely no reason why XP should not read a CD - unless there is a problem with the drive.

    Sort through this and post back.
     
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    Why not move the 2 computers together on a temporary basis?
     
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    Sorry about the confusion.

    I meant, I could not get the program" Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" to read the CD-RW. But, that it could be read by going through the D drive in My Computer.

    The same packet writing software is installed on both computers.
    Nero5 Version 5.5.8.0
    In CD Version 3.27.1

    Built in CD writing software in XP enabled

    I have Data and Graphic files on the CD-RW. I also have Address Book, and Favorites on CD-R.

    I belive the main problem, was my ignorance and miss understanding of this new(to me) OS. I was thrown off, by the last selection in Transfer Wizard - I dont need the Wizard Disk. I have allready collected my files and settings from my old computer. I took that to mean, I could use my backups that I allready had. Pretty Dumb.

    Dragging and dropping in W98 I can do. When I try to go to Windows Explorer in XP, all I get is My Documents.

    Thank You for your time and patience.
     
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    I find it much better to Burn the stuff to CDs. They are much more universal.

    In fact getting into this thread reminded me to check on that.

    I have XP pro and can read CDs that were burned in Win98 SE.

    R/W are fine but many times they are restricted to the CDROM they were made on. Also to the machine and OS that they were made by.

    I see that I have two R/W that cannot be read by XP Pro.

    BillyBob
     
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    OK, Coyote - I think I'm with you on this :)

    Forget the 'Files and Settings Transfer Wizard' - and disable XP's inbuilt CD writing as my last post.

    Win XP with the default interface is a bit confusing as Windows Explorer is hidden away - so :

    Start > Accessories > Windows Explorer

    Click on My Computer and you should see, among other things, Local Drive C: (may have another name, but will be C:) and your CD-RW drive and CD ROM if you have one.

    Click on C: to reveal contents - this should look familiar :D

    Do your drag and drop from the CD-RW drive.

    Use Import in Outlook Express to import your Address book and File > Import and Export in IE to import your Favourites - both from the CD-RW.

    Very handy to put Windows Explorer on the Desktop :

    Start > Accessories > Right Click on Windows Explore > Send To Desktop as Shortcut.

    I hope this is what you were looking for - please post back with results
     
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    PeteC

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    Coyote.

    As you are familiar with Win 98 you might like to set up XP so that it looks similar - Classic Windows - here's how :


    To change the appearance of XP to the 'old' Windows 98
    appearance (Classic
    Windows) you need to do the following:

    Right click on a blank area of the Desktop > Properties > Themes and select
    Windows Classic from the drop down list.

    Then click on the Appearance tab and select (if not already selected)
    Windows and Buttons - Windows Classic and Style and Colour Scheme - Windows
    standard.

    To change the colour of the Desktop, etc click on the Advanced button and
    select the colour from the dropdown swatch under Colour 1 against Desktop in
    the drop down list. You can also change the appearance of other items here
    if you so wish. click OK or Apply to exit.

    Then right click on a blank area of the Task Bar at the bottom of the screen
    > Properties > Start Menu and click the radio button against Classic Start
    Menu and Customise if you want to go further. click OK or Apply.

    Then open Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options and under the General
    tab - Tasks select Use Windows Classic Folders. click OK or Apply.

    Under the View menu in Windows Explorer select the toolbars, status bar,
    details, etc
    that you want to see.

    Finally go back to Tools > Folder Options > View and Click Apply to all
    folders.

    Hope this is clear enough!
     
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  14. 2003/06/09
    Coyote

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    I want to thank all you guys for your great help.

    Pete,
    Everything worked out just right. The Windows Explorer on the Desktop is just what I needed.
     
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    PeteC

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    Coyote,

    Glad to hear you sorted that out - delighted to help - thx for posting back.
     
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