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05/25/2003 09:09:15 PM · #1
I was given a "Nero Burning" cd burner by a friend. It's only 2X, but that's 2X more than I had and the HiRes files are eating up the space on my hard drive.

Here's the question. The burner will only accept '*.nrg, *.iso, and *.cue' files. I use PaintShopPro v8 and PSP v7, and can't find any option to save my image files in any of those formats.

Any suggestions on how to get around this without spending big bucks?

TIA for any help!
05/25/2003 09:14:10 PM · #2
Two suggestions: Find CD-writing software to drive that instead of what it has, or just change the names of your files consistently (e.g. rename all .jpg files to .iso files). Write down the code you use on the disk -- when you copy the file back to your hard drive, just rename it back to the original extension and it should work.
05/25/2003 09:33:10 PM · #3
You're using the Nero software in the wrong way. Those file formats are disk images, not individual files. You don't want to be duplicating CDs, you want to create a new data CD.

These step by step guides might help here.

In particular, for the most basic back-up, you want to follow the non-multi-session CD option.

A multi-session CD will allow you to do incremental backups (use part of the CD and add stuff later) but will not work in older CDROMs for playback/ reading.

Message edited by author 2003-05-25 21:37:47.
05/25/2003 09:36:14 PM · #4
I dont think you are stuck with the proprietary software. What brand/type is your cdr drive?

Try other 3rd party cd-r softwares.

Else, worst-case workaround solution would be to follow what GeneralIE said, just rename those files.
05/25/2003 10:07:54 PM · #5
Bless you all, Gentlemen! I've saved the step by step instructions and will have a go with them. Another alternative I've got is to take it back to work and have the guy that gave it to me and installed it take it out so I can get a proper one with all the software and instructions included. Sometimes you get what you pay for, it's true.
05/25/2003 11:00:43 PM · #6
Well, I think the directions worked fine and I MIGHT have recorded the cd. BUT, my cdrom seems to have disappeared into thin air. Not present with the other devices in "My Computer". I can see it trying to read the cd, but can't find the device to read the cd anymore. Back to the drawing board, I'm afraid. This 'free' cd burner might not be worth using...
05/25/2003 11:08:28 PM · #7
If you're handy enough with a computer to install it, you could always get a new, high speed (52x24x52) cd burner for about 10 bucks after rebate. Just go to //passwird.com and look at the second entry for today (Sunday) and follow the instructions for that deal. Looks like it also includes Nero as the software though.
05/25/2003 11:27:53 PM · #8
Thanks, Jon! I'll go check it out. I don't really have to be too handy coz the guys at work will install it for me like they did this one. Like your portfolio! I lived in Salisbury (MO) for about 3 years, nice neck of the woods.
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