SCTxCC Monday Meeting Notes for 24 May 2010 Burning files/folders to CDs/DVDs using Win7's Explorer (Link to most up-to-date version) 1. Mount CD or DVD into burner drive first: (Link) AutoPlay Window appears. Choose:   • Burn an audio CD using Windows Media Player (if CD mounted)     --or--   • Burn a DVD video disc using Windows DVD Maker (if DVD mounted)     --or--   • Burn Files to Disc using Windows Explorer       Burn a Disc window appears - Enter desired disc name and choose:         • Like a USB flash drive (Live File System)           --or--         • With a CD/DVD player (Mastered)       Follow the prompts     Note: Other options may appear depending on other installed apps 2. Starting with Computer/Explorer:   a. Find and select file(s) or folder(s) to copy to CD or DVD.   b. Right-click on selection   c. Point at Send To   d. Click on burner drive   e. Mount an appropriate recordable disk if/when so prompted   f. Burn a Disc window appears - Enter desired disc name and choose:         • Like a USB flash drive (Live File System)           --or--         • With a CD/DVD player (Mastered)   g. Follow the prompts 3. Burning ISO Files - Win7's built-in feature (Online Link)   ISO Burning Programs for those running Windows older than Win7: Roxio ($$$) Nero ($$$) Active@ ISO Burner (free) CDBurnerXP (free) Easy CD DVD Burner (free) ImgBurn (free) ISO Recorder (free) Burning Music & Video Disks 1. Windows Media Player (MS Link) 2. Windows DVD Maker (Local Link) (Online Tutorial) 3. Third party applications such as: Roxio ($$$) Nero ($$$) Photoshop Elements ($$$) ProShow Gold ($$$) Picasa (free) CDBurnerXP (free) ImgBurn (free)