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How to Copy to CD using Nero Express

In order to copy files to CD, the PC must have a CD Writer and Nero Express software installed. Computers with CD Writers are widely available in PC Suites. Search for CD writer availability  online. 

Types of CD
There are two types of writable CDs available, each with a capacity of 700Mb.

• CD-R discs
  You can copy files to CD-R only once.
  You cannot erase files that have been written to CD-R.
• CD-RW discs
  · You can copy files to CD-RW multiple times
  · You can erase files on CD-RWs and reuse the discs.

Copying data files to a CD using Nero Express

1. Double-click on the Nero Express icon in the Application Explorer window
   Insert a writable CD in the drive Insert a writable CD in the drive.
   
   
2. Create a Data Disc. Select Data, then Data Disc 
   
   
3. Select the files that you want to copy to CD Click Add. 
   Choose which files to copy to CD e.g. from the U: drive. Click Add after each selection, or drag and drop files into this window. Click Finished and Next
   
   
4. Copy your files to CD.  You can specify a name in Disc Name. Check that Allow files to be added later is ticked. Click Burn.
   
   
5. Burning Process The "Burning Process" of copying files to CD may take a few minutes.
   
   
6. Finish and Exit.  A dialog box will appear when it has completed successfully. Click OK.  Click Next and the disc will be ejected from the drive. Click Exit.

Your files have now been copied to CD.  You will be given the option to save these
settings to a project. This is only necessary if you wish to copy the same files to CD again.
In general, click No to exit Nero Express.

Please check the CD to ensure that you can now read the newly copied files sucessfully.

If you have any problems copying to CD, please  note the number and location of the PC you are using and contact the Service Desk

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