-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Burning question
- From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 16:00:12 -0400
Sammi,
Are you running these backups with just a single stick or both
installed? If both are in, take one out and try again.
Other replies are below.
Peace,
G
http://www.naturalnews.com/023033.html
"The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask!"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sammi" <sammi@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 1:10 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Burning question
> Hi,
>
> Just when you thought I was gone...LOL. Below you will notice I use the
> words *seem* and *appears*, that is because I am not sure about anything
> anymore on my pc.
>
> Because of all of my PrtScn/memory problems, I am trying to do all of
> those
> backups that I should have done before. There are a few problems I am
> running into that may impact my new backups.
>
> 1. I often encounter this message:
> "The file xyz.ext has extra information attached to it that might be
> lost if you continue copying. The contents of the file will not be
> affected.
> Do you want to copy the file anyway?" What the heck does this mean? Why
> would it have extra info that would be lost and what is the information? I
> have gotten this msg on zip, jpg, gif and other extensions. Do I need to
> worry about it? I don't want to continue to make backups when I keep
> getting
> this warning/alert.
The extra data is Metadata which contains info creation info on the
file. If the originating computer (the one where the file was created) had
a registered user, that username will be part of this data. There are
several data fields that may or may not be filled in and this is the info
that will be lost.
> 2. I have tried using my version 6 of EZ CD Creator to make my backups,
> but
> when using a DVD for this purpose, it seems to be a hit and miss result.
> Some files are OK. Some look like they are OK, but the file size is 0. So
> far I have a few 'coasters' instead of backups. The DVDs/CDs are too
> expensive for me to keep experimenting.
> On some of the DVDs, there will be parts that are OK...and part of it
> just *looks* OK. The only way I can tell is to run my cursor over the file
> and check the file size. And some files have the 'unknown' icon and zero
> file size. I rather doubt that using a different burning program would
> give
> me better results.
I have a strong feeling that this is directly related to all of those
Temp files you just asked about. Clear the Temps and try again. If it
doesn't work, we'll talk about replacing the software you're using.
> 3. It appears that the most secure way to burn a CD seems to be using a
> CD
> and not a DVD. The method of copy and paste each item seems to be
> 'sticking'
> to the CD. At least it seems that way. Short of checking every single file
> on the burned media, I can't be sure that any of them are really good. The
> only drawback to using this method is that I will have to use a *lot* of
> CDs
> for my large folders of images, sound files, fonts etc.
The success or failure may also be related to how deeply nestled the
files are. If a file is too far down the folder > subfolder > subfolder >
subfolder > subfolder > filename.ext chain, individual files and folders
will fail if their total path statement exceeds either the limitation of the
burning software or that of Windows itself. Your best bet is to start your
collection with a single letter named folder directly off of the root (such
as C:\Z). Then you can Copy and reorganize whatever you're looking to burn
at one time into there. Since you're attempting to do this manually
(Copy/Paste), you will need to devise a method of marking those items you've
already burned so that you don't burn the same items repeatedly.
> 4. Also on using a DVD, it appears that you cannot create a folder
> without
> using a burn program. I tried bypassing the folder creation by copy/paste
> directly through Windows. But then I get the Windows has encountered a
> problem with ....
I've found that it works best if your organizational structure is
already intact before I even fire up the burning software. It then becomes
more of a 'point and click' session and I'm done before I know it.
> This morning with both sticks in, the PrtScn worked fine. The burn
> function
> is iffy. I have removed and replaced those two sticks so many times I
> could
> do it in my sleep.
Since it seems to be working well with only one stick in place, why not keep
one removed whenever you're not testing possible fixes for the issues?
> Last night, after posting on the Dell community forum, I was advised to
> run
> a Dell Diagnostic from the Utility partition on my PC. It didn't show
> anything that might be wrong. It passed every test with flying colors.
> Except that my pc is NOT working right, hahah.
In all likelyhood, those Dell forum folks have never even HEARD of an issue
like this. lol
> If I can get around the problem I'm having with making backups at least
> that
> will be one more problem I can quit worrying about. Anyone have any ideas
> to
> help me with this new wrinkle?
>
> TIA
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