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Why can't I save on CD in drive D
I am trying to put all my files on to CD as I am getting new computer, my CD
drive has written Rewritable and Recordable but every time I try to save on it it states that the folder is marked as Read Only. My file is not read only and I am trying to save on the compact disc D drive, the CD's are CD-R therefore suitable-what is wrong?!! |
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Hi Jools,
I am trying to put all my files on to CD as I am getting new computer, my CD drive has written Rewritable and Recordable but every time I try to save on it it states that the folder is marked as Read Only. My file is not read only and I am trying to save on the compact disc D drive, the CD's are CD-R therefore suitable-what is wrong?!! When Excel saves, it first creates a temporary file with a imaginative name. When done, it renames the file to the proper name. ON a CD-R, this is impossible. The very best way to do this is to save to HD, then zip all files into a zip file and burn that one on the CD. This also avoids the files on the CD to become read-only (that always happens), because they are inside a zip file. Regards, Jan Karel Pieterse Excel MVP http://www.jkp-ads.com |
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Hi Jan,
Thanks I will try that just now! Jools "Jan Karel Pieterse" wrote: Hi Jools, I am trying to put all my files on to CD as I am getting new computer, my CD drive has written Rewritable and Recordable but every time I try to save on it it states that the folder is marked as Read Only. My file is not read only and I am trying to save on the compact disc D drive, the CD's are CD-R therefore suitable-what is wrong?!! When Excel saves, it first creates a temporary file with a imaginative name. When done, it renames the file to the proper name. ON a CD-R, this is impossible. The very best way to do this is to save to HD, then zip all files into a zip file and burn that one on the CD. This also avoids the files on the CD to become read-only (that always happens), because they are inside a zip file. Regards, Jan Karel Pieterse Excel MVP http://www.jkp-ads.com |
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Hi JAn,
Sorry to be a pest but can you tell me how to zip my files, I thought I knew but have failed! Thanks "Jan Karel Pieterse" wrote: Hi Jools, I am trying to put all my files on to CD as I am getting new computer, my CD drive has written Rewritable and Recordable but every time I try to save on it it states that the folder is marked as Read Only. My file is not read only and I am trying to save on the compact disc D drive, the CD's are CD-R therefore suitable-what is wrong?!! When Excel saves, it first creates a temporary file with a imaginative name. When done, it renames the file to the proper name. ON a CD-R, this is impossible. The very best way to do this is to save to HD, then zip all files into a zip file and burn that one on the CD. This also avoids the files on the CD to become read-only (that always happens), because they are inside a zip file. Regards, Jan Karel Pieterse Excel MVP http://www.jkp-ads.com |
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You get a zip program like WinZip and use that. Search Google for 'Zip
utility freeware' -- HTH RP (remove nothere from the email address if mailing direct) "jools" wrote in message ... Hi JAn, Sorry to be a pest but can you tell me how to zip my files, I thought I knew but have failed! Thanks "Jan Karel Pieterse" wrote: Hi Jools, I am trying to put all my files on to CD as I am getting new computer, my CD drive has written Rewritable and Recordable but every time I try to save on it it states that the folder is marked as Read Only. My file is not read only and I am trying to save on the compact disc D drive, the CD's are CD-R therefore suitable-what is wrong?!! When Excel saves, it first creates a temporary file with a imaginative name. When done, it renames the file to the proper name. ON a CD-R, this is impossible. The very best way to do this is to save to HD, then zip all files into a zip file and burn that one on the CD. This also avoids the files on the CD to become read-only (that always happens), because they are inside a zip file. Regards, Jan Karel Pieterse Excel MVP http://www.jkp-ads.com |
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If you're using Windows XP, click the Start button on the Windows taskbar
Choose 'Help and Support' In the Search box, type: zip In the list of topics, click on 'create a zipped compressed folder' Follow the instructions listed. jools wrote: Hi JAn, Sorry to be a pest but can you tell me how to zip my files, I thought I knew but have failed! Thanks "Jan Karel Pieterse" wrote: Hi Jools, I am trying to put all my files on to CD as I am getting new computer, my CD drive has written Rewritable and Recordable but every time I try to save on it it states that the folder is marked as Read Only. My file is not read only and I am trying to save on the compact disc D drive, the CD's are CD-R therefore suitable-what is wrong?!! When Excel saves, it first creates a temporary file with a imaginative name. When done, it renames the file to the proper name. ON a CD-R, this is impossible. The very best way to do this is to save to HD, then zip all files into a zip file and burn that one on the CD. This also avoids the files on the CD to become read-only (that always happens), because they are inside a zip file. Regards, Jan Karel Pieterse Excel MVP http://www.jkp-ads.com -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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