what is the best CD for writing Data on? and which CDs don't work?

Question

I have written Data Files on a CDR and they don't seem to work so what should I do?

well I'm trying to transport a virus from my XP to my Vista to blow it up (no not really) okay I am using

Maxell CD-R 700 MB 80 min

now I have burnt files onto the disc (on my XP PC) and then I tried to see if the files worked on Vista (and yes I know how bad Vista is) I have already finalized the disc WITH SAYING that I want it to be readable with both CD and DVD players, now the disc has Pics Sounds Images and Flash files, and whenever I tried to put it on XP it accepts them, but whenever I try to put it on Vista it says "Uknown file format" and I tried 2000 but, it won't even look at it it just says "unsupported error" or something like that... so what CDs are the best, for data, so yes... does that mean it will only work on XP?

Answer 1

here are the facts:

1. CD's are standardized... have been for more than a decade now. There is little to no difference between them. In fact, most CD's come from the same 3 manufacturers and simply have a different name printed on the top of them. The only difference may be the rate at which there are manufacturer defects. Personally, I always throw away the top and bottom CD's on the stack (assuming they come on a spindle).
2. Writing at a lower speed will help reduce buffer under-runs and write errors. The laser in the CD-drive cant stop burning... it needs a constant stream of data to feed it. While there are technologies to help prevent buffer under-runs, they are not fool-proof.
3. What type of data are you trying to burn? Are you trying to burn an installed program so you can give it to a friend? this wont work as you need the actual installer.
4. Are you sure your not burning a "Multi-session Disc"? Multi-session discs are only readable by the computer that writes them until they are finalized. For data discs, ALWAYS finalize the burn by checking the appropriate options box in your program.
5. Are you sure the discs are clean? Dont touch the reflective sides of the disc while handling it and check them for scratches prior to burning. Hold CD's around the rim to keep fingerprints off of them.
6. -/+ applies to DVD discs only. CD's come in only one format. Regardless of what the packaging on the CD box says, one CD is no better suited to music, data, or video than any other CD. That is all a load of hog-wash in an attempt to get you to pay for a "premium" product.

In the future, please explain as precisely as possible what happens. "they dont seem to work" doesnt give us much to go on so consider these guesses as to what the problem could be.

Answer 2

This'll count on once you attempt to burn to a DVD or merely a time-honored CD-W. if your laptop won't have the capacity to burn DVDs, then you definately could merely use the time-honored writable CDs. if that's the case, you ought to attempt changing the video documents to .mpeg (greater desirable) or .wmv documents. in case you employ quicktime, you additionally can attempt .mov or .avi documents and then deliver those documents to the CD burn tension and have them burned. experience to ask greater questions in case you have greater issues.

Answer 3

Try a CD RW. Those can be erased and reused. It also depends on if your computer burns - or + CDs. Some can burn both. It should tell you on the front of your computer's CD drawer. Whatever it says is the type of disk you want to use.

Answer 4

Dunno, theres so many product out there.
Just make sure you burn the disc with low speed.
I suggest you burn data CD with 16x or lower for best result.