[SOLVED] File backup

shipboard · 12-02-2007, 06:54 PM

When I back up my files using Nero onto a RW Disc I notice they are read only files. My question is can the files be transferred in a format that will let me use my RW disc like a large floppy disc. I have the option available in Nero to do this but when I try with an empty RW disc the function is not active, I am using Nero 6. The files I back up are in my documents.

Anyone help.

shipboard.

johnwill · 12-03-2007, 08:04 AM

Since files on a CD are R/O, that's normal. However, you can simply set their attributes back to R/W when you move them off the CD.

The only R/W method is packet writing like INCD, but I do NOT recommend this for backup, it's the most unreliable way to store data on CD-RW media.

shipboard · 12-03-2007, 06:09 PM

johnwill

Thanks for the info, things are much clearer now.

shipboard.

johnwill · 12-04-2007, 07:56 AM

You're welcome.

12-02-2007, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
shipboard Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North East of England Posts: 118 OS: XP Home Edition SP2	[SOLVED] File backup When I back up my files using Nero onto a RW Disc I notice they are read only files. My question is can the files be transferred in a format that will let me use my RW disc like a large floppy disc. I have the option available in Nero to do this but when I try with an empty RW disc the function is not active, I am using Nero 6. The files I back up are in my documents. Anyone help. shipboard.

12-03-2007, 08:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,171 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: File backup Since files on a CD are R/O, that's normal. However, you can simply set their attributes back to R/W when you move them off the CD. The only R/W method is packet writing like INCD, but I do NOT recommend this for backup, it's the most unreliable way to store data on CD-RW media. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-03-2007, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
shipboard Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North East of England Posts: 118 OS: XP Home Edition SP2	Re: File backup johnwill Thanks for the info, things are much clearer now. shipboard.

12-04-2007, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,171 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: File backup You're welcome. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience