I missed answering the other replies, but I will read them closer and see what I come up with. Then I'll post back and let you know. Sammi Gman wrote: > 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 --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------