How can I use a DVDRW disc like a CDRW where you can just drag,drop files and then burn those additional ones?

Question

You see, I have my photos extensively organized and have burnt them to two separate re-writable dvds. I have left enough space on each for additional pictures since I take so many. Now, this is my problem, for instance: I have a folder named "Events" on the disc where graduations, birthdays, etc. go in. I want to add a new file called 17th Birthday directly into this "Events" folder, but it will not let me. I would prefer to be able to use Windows Explorer to do this like with a CDRW. I don't understand why they have not made DVDRW's with this feature. In-CD from Nero screws with my drive, so I don't want to use that.

Answer 1

When Microsoft designed Windows XP, they did not include integrated DVD burning support. If you look at the following list of features for XP, you'll see that integrated CD burning is there, but not integrated DVD burning:



http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/features.mspx



because of Microsoft's choice on this, any DVD burning you do on Windows XP requires additional software not included with Windows. This includes drag and drop burning like what you describe.



If you don't wish to use Nero's software, there are many other choices you could go with. Here is a list of some commonly used CD/DVD burning software:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_CD/DVD_burning_software

Answer 2

abode windows XP has an incredible function to jot down CDs. All you ought to do is insert a sparkling CD-R or CD-RW(RW is for rewrite. R could be written basically as quickly as. RW could be erased and written back yet fee somewhat greater) which u ought to purchase at many shops. Drag all ur information into ur CD force like it replaced right into a folder. then interior the left tab u ought to work out an option write those information to CD. In rewritable CDs(CD-RW) u can see an option erase disk to easily erase each little thing. it relatively is greater or much less the comparable in Vista.

Answer 3

It should work just the same as long as the DVD is a data only disk.