Using CDBurnerXP to Burn CDs & DVDs
Backing up to CD/DVD
Use a recordable CD/DVD (CD-R or DVD-R) or a rewritable CD/DVD (CD-RW or DVD-RW), NOT a normal CD.
Data written to a CD-R or DVD-R is permanently stored on the disk. You can add data to the disk, but you cannot remove data.
CD-RW or DVD-RW can be used again as data can be written and deleted. Some older PCs cannot read CD-RW discs.
A backup can be made using CDBurnerXP which is installed on any EUI computer.
Using CDBurnerXP
Launch CDBurnerXP by selecting Start > Programs > Burn CDs and DVDs > CDBurnerXP
The program will load. The main menu should appear. Select Data Disc to create a new Project.
![CDBurnerXP - menu](/Images/ServicesAdmin/Computing/CDBurnerXPmenu.jpg)
Follow the on-screen instructions to add the files you want to burn.
![CDBurnerXP - DataDisc](/Images/ServicesAdmin/Computing/CDBurnerXPDataDisc2.jpg)
The project contents shows the files you have added.
Add more files by dragging more items into the area, or by clicking 'Add' again.
Give the disc a title by right-clicking on Disc and typing a new name.
Give your CD/DVD a relevant name so that you can tell what it contains without having to browse the contents.
![CDBurnerXP - Rename](/Images/ServicesAdmin/Computing/CDBurnerXPRename2.jpg)
When you are satisfied with what has been added to the project click 'Burn'.
You will get a new options menu. To ensure your disk can be read on any machine, select 'Finalise'.
![CDBurnerXP - Finalise](/Images/ServicesAdmin/Computing/CDBurnerXPFinalise.JPG)
If you have not done so already, you will be prompted to insert a blank disk of appropriate size. If you are using a rewritable disk make sure it has been erased (there is an option for this in CDBurnerXP).
![CDBurnerXP - InsertDisk](/Images/ServicesAdmin/Computing/CDBurnerXPInsertDisk.JPG)
While the CD/DVD is burning you will see a screen like this with an estimate of the remaining time.
![CDBurnerXP - Progress](/Images/ServicesAdmin/Computing/CDBurnerXPProgress2.jpg)
When the CD/DVD has finished you will see the window below.
![CDBurnerXP - complete](/Images/ServicesAdmin/Computing/CDBurnerXPcomplete2.jpg)
If you want to make another copy of this CD/DVD click 'Burn' again; otherwise click 'Close'.
You can now remove the CD/DVD.
Page last updated on 17 August 2017