Do you live in constant fear of losing all your data on your system due to hard disc crash or virus attack? Then it is high time that you learn how to make a compact disc copy to preserve all your precious data. The format outlined below is compatible with Windows XP and can be used with other software too with a few changes here and there.
To perform disc copy, your PC must be equipped with a CD recorder; it is impossible to copy any file onto a disc without this piece of hardware. Using this recorder, you can copy all your files and data onto a recordable disc (CD-R) or a re-writable compact disc (CD-RW). This process is extremely easy and can be carried out even by a complete novice. You only need to follow the step-by-step instructions given here to create backups of any data.
The first thing that you need to do disc copy is to buy a good quality writable CD and then insert it into the recorder. Copy all the files that you need to preserve by using the Ctrl+C option from either ‘Documents’ or My Computer.’ Next, choose the option ‘copy this file or folder’ and add it to the temporary area where files are stored before the actual copying process begins.
The next step is to open the CD writing wizard that you have installed on your PC and then follow the instructions given. Click on the ‘burn’ button to start the writing process and in less than a minute you will have all your files transferred to the blank CD. Once the disc copy process is over, the wizard will ask you if you would like to create multiple copies of the same files. Click yes or no depending on your choice and then remove the disc from the slot.
Insert the CD again and check if all the data has been copied properly. Isn’t this simple? So, get a CD recorder today itself to create backups for all your data and preserve them for all times.
