Copying documents unto a CD-R

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Hi,

When copying documents onto a CD-R, are there any features that I can I adjust on the computer or D Drive that will allow the CD to remain 'open' so I could continue adding more information onto the CD in future?

Thanks

[ianmunt]

Depends on the CD writing programme you are using.Most permit multisession writing if you check the box in the setting up.As an alternative if the additions are fairly close together from a time standpoint,you could keep adding to a USB drive and write the CD when you felt the additions were complete (before you exceed a total size in excess of CD capacity

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Thanks for answering Ianmunt.

I am using Windows XP.

Could you tell me a bit more on how I go about checking the 'appropriate box' in the settings please? I don't know where to actually find that box.

I usually save OpenOffice, MS Office and music to the CDs. For the music I use Media Player.

I'm don't think I am using a special CD writing program. I put the CD in the drive and copy or 'send' information to it. Most times there are still lots of space remaining on the CD but once I remove the CD from the computer, then that's it - I am unable to add more information on the CD.

I need step-by-step instructions please. Thanks everyone. x

[ACtheTROLL]

Ian's second option is best ... store 'em somewhere safe ... burn when you have a good amount.

despite everything you read a HDD is 100s of times more reliable that any other format
(I still have one of the first IBMs running - all original!!)

sessioning a CD (adding to it) - I'm going to have to look one of theses days ... but I think it's a max of 4 sessions

rewrites the CDFS system every session ... so that's 3 extra options for corruption or disaster ... and if you loose the CD ... you loose the lot.

you could use three CD-RWs to create a set
and copy the newest to a folder ... add new to it .... reformat the oldest backup ... and re-write ... but it's messy to say the least.

if you consider that a good CD costs less than 20p ..... if the info is valuable ... is it worth more than 20p.

we use the 1 inch rule ...each "live" client account is regularly backed up to it's own CD and stored in a rack ... when the stack exceeds 1 inch ... throw the oldest away when you create a new backup.

that way you can always get something back.

[ACtheTROLL]

phone rang ... you replied ..... I posted

what you are looking for is a

multisession option when you start add files to a new CD .... and a close (or finalise) option when you actually burn

you set the disc to accept multi sess.
when you burn ... you don't finalise

with music it's different again .... see
http://www.winbookcorp.com/_technote/WBTA00170 123.htm

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Thanks for your extremely quick response.

I bought 100 CDs on sale, at the time I was not knowledgeable about the differences between regular and re-writable CD.

Currently I'm saving my information until it's enough to just about full the CD. But, I'm an organised freak so I'm always filing and cleaning and making space.

I've tried the re-writing option but it's not working. I keep getting a message saying the CD is full, insert another in the drive. Also, it's not allowing me to reformat.

Your answers are always appreciated. Thank you again for your help.

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Just saw your second response as I posted ^^^ reply.

I had a glance of the site, think there-in lies my answer.

Thank you! x