Is this true - yes/ no/ maybe?

likekinds · 04-29-2009, 05:38 PM

I don't expect you busy guys to give lessons in burning data to DVDs. I would like a little help though, before I find myself committed.

I was told by one of your colleagues that I could burn a folder to a DVD and work with that folder in every way, just as if it were a folder in my computer. Beautiful!

I just copied a 4.08 Gb folder to a DVD-RW. I was under the impression I could insert the disk and the folder would come in to view. Not so.

When I insert the disk, the light blinks for 5 minutes and then stops. Nothing else happens.

If I go to computer and click on the drive, nine times out of ten, a window opens and ask me to drag files to this folder to add them to the disc. Beautiful! But that's not what I want.

On about the tenth time I click on the drive, it will open the disc to the folder where it looks just as it does on my computer and in fact I can work with it as if it were in my computer.

My question: Is there any way I can insert the disc and get it to open to the folder automatically. I have tried every setting I could find, to no avail.

If this is not possible, is there a way I can go to computer, click on the drive and have it show the folder every time (if I choose), rather than showing it one time out of ten or more?

**jcgriff2** · 04-30-2009, 01:54 AM

Hi -

Here is info on DVD burning - http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...81033.mspx#EFC

Check your AutoPlay settings -

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...ddd971033.mspx

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...f2ac81033.mspx

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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TJ Belfiore · 04-30-2009, 04:49 AM

Yes, absolutely.

likekinds · 04-30-2009, 07:17 AM

I have read the instructions in the links you provided. I burned this data disc according to the instructions.

Autoplay does not give options for playing data discs. So, I make sure the box is checked that says 'Use Autoplay for all media and devices.

**l_b_rex** · 05-02-2009, 09:40 AM

Am i allowed to post my youtube account name because I make videos all the time and this is a good one to make. I am at work now but by 9pm I will have one posted on how to set up autoplay. If you remove this I understand but I dont ask for money and I do not have a donate option.

User Name: computertechforhire

I just started making vids there and only have 4 but plan on adding more every day or two about how to configure things and tips and tricks. You might be interested.

TJ Belfiore · 05-02-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l_b_rex

Am i allowed to post my youtube account name because I make videos all the time and this is a good one to make. I am at work now but by 9pm I will have one posted on how to set up autoplay. If you remove this I understand but I dont ask for money and I do not have a donate option.

User Name: computertechforhire

I just started making vids there and only have 4 but plan on adding more every day or two about how to configure things and tips and tricks. You might be interested.

I don't seem any harm in it as long as your not posting randomly and advertising. It seems weird to post it in this thread though, :(

04-29-2009, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
likekinds Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nc Posts: 170 OS: Vista Premium XPS 410 w/sp1	Is this true - yes/ no/ maybe? I don't expect you busy guys to give lessons in burning data to DVDs. I would like a little help though, before I find myself committed. I was told by one of your colleagues that I could burn a folder to a DVD and work with that folder in every way, just as if it were a folder in my computer. Beautiful! I just copied a 4.08 Gb folder to a DVD-RW. I was under the impression I could insert the disk and the folder would come in to view. Not so. When I insert the disk, the light blinks for 5 minutes and then stops. Nothing else happens. If I go to computer and click on the drive, nine times out of ten, a window opens and ask me to drag files to this folder to add them to the disc. Beautiful! But that's not what I want. On about the tenth time I click on the drive, it will open the disc to the folder where it looks just as it does on my computer and in fact I can work with it as if it were in my computer. My question: Is there any way I can insert the disc and get it to open to the folder automatically. I have tried every setting I could find, to no avail. If this is not possible, is there a way I can go to computer, click on the drive and have it show the folder every time (if I choose), rather than showing it one time out of ten or more?

04-30-2009, 01:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,083 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Is this true - yes/ no/ maybe? Hi - Here is info on DVD burning - http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...81033.mspx#EFC Check your AutoPlay settings - http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...ddd971033.mspx http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...f2ac81033.mspx Regards. . . jcgriff2 . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread My availability will be limited through ~ December 1, 2009

04-30-2009, 04:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
TJ Belfiore title here Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 530 Posts: 3,517 OS: 7 x64, XP x32 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Is this true - yes/ no/ maybe? Yes, absolutely. __________________ Read more about ProgrammersDilemma in my latest blog, here.

04-30-2009, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
likekinds Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nc Posts: 170 OS: Vista Premium XPS 410 w/sp1	Re: Is this true - yes/ no/ maybe? I have read the instructions in the links you provided. I burned this data disc according to the instructions. Autoplay does not give options for playing data discs. So, I make sure the box is checked that says 'Use Autoplay for all media and devices.

05-02-2009, 09:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
l_b_rex The almighty Dr.Tran! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,105 OS: Vista Home Premium 32 bit	Re: Is this true - yes/ no/ maybe? Am i allowed to post my youtube account name because I make videos all the time and this is a good one to make. I am at work now but by 9pm I will have one posted on how to set up autoplay. If you remove this I understand but I dont ask for money and I do not have a donate option. User Name: computertechforhire I just started making vids there and only have 4 but plan on adding more every day or two about how to configure things and tips and tricks. You might be interested. __________________ If my avatar piques your interest, go to google and search Dr.Tran video and have a look.