you need to install the cdrw sw which came w/ the cdrw like Roxio, Nero, etc. that's the sw you'll use to burn data

Hi,I have the rewriter conn ok,my question is how do I proceed in the computer after I put a cd in the writer?thanks

schlo,

For programs that you don't have on CD you have a problem. You cannot simply copy the program and then copy it back after a reinstall of Windows. Programs must be installed. If the programs were downloaded self-extracting .exe or .zip files you should back up those files to CD then install them from there if need be.

Thanks,so I can't just run backup and copy everything?everything won't re-install if I had a computer problem?I only use the computer for info and e mail,I don't really store anything.