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It generally does not work well to back up *installed* programs, unless
you are doing a full-system backup. Programs usually consist of more
than just the files in their folder. Files are also written elsewhere,
Registry entries are created, other system files are modified. However,
it's wise to back up downloaded program installation and update files if
you don't already have them on CD
What program is this? If your photo program doesn't save photos in a
normal format by default, like JPG, then I strongly suggest that you get
them out of that program and into a real image management program that
saves in a normal format. Programs do not "contain" user files. They
open, create, save and edit data files. An image is a data file.
Programs and data should *always* be separable.
I'm aware that there are a number of photo management programs out
there, especially ones that come with digital cameras, that save files
inside a database or using proprietary formats that few if any other
programs can manage. Such programs are an abomination. However, most of
them probably also permit you to use Save As to save in a normal JPEG
format, and you should do so with all of your images, using the highest
quality settings offered, with the least compression ("optimized" JPEGs
and JPEG compression both tend to reduce the quality of images--and
while you can always change an image to be used in some specific case
where other parameters apply (small file size, for instance) you can
*never* improve the quality of an image once it's been compromised. If
you can describe your situation more fully, we might even be able to
come up with automated or semi-automated methods to get your photos into
more normal formats.
With Roxio Easy CD, you can *try* to install the DirectCD component, but
you should know that the format used will make it less likely that the
CDs created will function on other systems without problems. Personally,
I never install such "direct burn" components (aka "packet writing") and
always burn CDs in more standard formats, as I previously described.
(While we're on the subject, if your Roxio installation includes
TakeTwo, I strongly recommend that you uninstall that component, also.)
--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
"DD" <DD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E8F3A139-D072-4684-AAC6-13587FC15F6A@microsoft.com...
> Hi Gary,
> Will this procedure work if I am trying to back-up a program. I have
been
> reading about the importance or backing up your files and programs. I
want
> to especially back up my entire program that contains my digital
camera
> pictures.
> DD
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:
>
> > Saving files directly to a CD drive in Windows 98 requires special
> > software, like Roxio's DirectCD or Nero's InCD. Both of these (and
other
> > similar devices) are known to behave erratically in Windows 98 (or
any
> > other Windows for that matter.) The better solution is to save files
to
> > a dedicated folder, then use "normal" CD burning programs to burn
them
> > all in a single session. CD burning software generally supports
burning
> > more than one session to a single CD if you leave the disk "open".
> >
> > If you want further assistance with the situation you have, much
more
> > info is needed, specifically what CD burning software you are using
and
> > whether any "DirectCD" type of component is included.
> >
> > --
> > Gary S. Terhune
> > MS MVP Shell/User
> >
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> >
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> >
> > "DD" <DD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:F07996B8-2CC5-41BD-9CBF-601C6C39953F@microsoft.com...
> > > I am trying to back up some files to a CD (Windows 98)
> > > I get this message - Cannot copy_____. Access is denied. Make
sure
> > the
> > > disk is not full or write-protected and the file is not currently
in
> > use.
> > >
> > > I am using a new CD and the program is not open - HELP
> >
> >