This is a Windows ME group, not a Windows XP group, however, I don't believe
Windows XP will write DVDs. Only CDs. You need some other software, like
Nero or Roxio. There may be very simple free DVD writers out there, but I
don't know of any. Did your DVD writing drive not come with software?
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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com
"Chris Taylor" wrote in message
>I wish to copy files from HDD to DVD to keep as backups using windows
>explorer for some reasion can't to it anymore
> Can anyone help me please