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Can't write to CD
I've never posted before, so don't hurt me with any big words. In an effort to prevent my son from burning CD's with stolen songs, I somehow denied him (and myself) any capability of saving anything to CD. I keep trying to change this so that I can back up files,etc..., but it says that I need an adminstrator to change this. I am an administrator, but can't figure the whole thing out. This is what I get for trying to outsmart a teenager! Are there any kind souls out there that can help me?
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Posted January 12th, 2006 20:00
Chemwoman,
What are you trying to do which results in the message telling you that you must be an administrator? I assume that nobody can burn to CD at present, but is that through using a software program or using Windows XP's CD burning wizard? Does the CD still work to read software and/or play music CDs?
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Posted January 12th, 2006 20:00
That's the problem. It was over a year ago and I can't remember. I recall that as an administrator I was able to shut down my son's access to burning the CD's, but unfortunately, that's all I can come up with. I've since looked through to see how I could have done this, but I can't figure it out!140
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Posted January 12th, 2006 20:00
Hi
It is checked already. My mind is boggled.
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Posted January 12th, 2006 20:00
Chemwoman,
What modifications did you make to the computer to prevent writing to CD that you are now unable to reverse?
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Posted January 12th, 2006 20:00
Chemwoman,
Open Windows Explorer. Right-click your CD-ROM drive and choose Properties. On the Recording tab check "Enable CD recording on this drive" if it is not already checked.
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Posted January 12th, 2006 21:00
Denny,
Umm. I guess I was missing some crucial steps there. Your little tutorial was awesome! I am humbled by my illiteracy and your helpfulness. Thank you so much.
Chemwoman
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Posted January 12th, 2006 21:00
Chemwoman,
Glad to have helped. I love a happy ending.
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Posted January 13th, 2006 16:00
""Glad to have helped. I love a happy ending.""Denny,Maybe this has been asked before - if so - please excuse me?As my Dell Forum record shows, you have helped me a few times to have happy endings - thanks again.May I ask what you do? Just help us amatuers? Full time job? Shareholder in Dell? (I have bought 5 so far and happy with them!).Matt.
Chemwoman
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Posted January 12th, 2006 20:00