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400464 2005-10-30 20:47:00 I want to make a backup copy of my XP CD. Can I simply copy the contents to hard drive and burn directly to a blank CD?

Thx.
Greg (193)
400465 2005-10-30 21:09:00 it's not a problem to copy an xp cd it s' very straightforward.....perhaps not legal here in nz but...........jeez...... drcspy (146)
400466 2005-10-30 21:10:00 perhaps not legal here in nz It's fine - just checked the EULA and it's permissable to make a single backup copy. Greg (193)
400467 2005-10-30 21:30:00 Try using a program like Nero or K3b to copy the CD without hassles.
OR you can use a third party program like Nlite (www.nliteos.com) bundled with RyanVM's Post SP2 Updates (ryanvm.msfn.org) to get your copy of Windows up to date before you make the CD.
bob_doe_nz (92)
400468 2005-10-30 21:58:00 Try using a program like Nero or K3b to copy the CD without hassles.Thanks Bob. But why would that be less hassle than copying via Windows Explorer? Greg (193)
400469 2005-10-30 22:00:00 Cos I'm lazy :rolleyes: bob_doe_nz (92)
400470 2005-10-30 22:07:00 Cos I'm lazyWell that's a legit reason for me ;) Greg (193)
400471 2005-10-30 22:09:00 Originally Posted by bob_doe_nz
Try using a program like Nero or K3b to copy the CD without hassles.
Thanks Bob. But why would that be less hassle than copying via Windows Explorer?
Greg, I think it has something to do with the cd autostarting when you load the copy .
If you do it the "copy to hard drive then burn way" it wont auto run. There, just repeated myself!
Neil McC (178)
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