It can vary by computer. But, this is what I do:

1. Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the files you want copied. Select
the files, then press Ctrl+C to copy them to the clipboard.

2. In the list of folders, right-click on the CD drive and choose Paste.

3. Repeat #1 and #2 as needed.

4. Once all of the needed files have been thus designated for copying to the
CD drive, right-click the CD drive and choose Write these files to CD.

Note: you can drag and drop, if you prefer, rather than using the steps 1-3
outlined here.

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Herb Tyson MS MVP
http://www.herbtyson.com
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"Mayor Mae" Mayor wrote in message
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What are the exact steps to save a file to disc? I have a new laptop
w/windows XP, and follow directions, but files do not copy. Do you have
to
format every disc before you use it? I never see temporary files
message/copy
to CD. Should formatting take 15 minutes EVERY time? Why aren't any
instructions complete, step by step, and include DISC must BE FORMATTED?
I
am so frustrated................