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Q: How do I copy CDs and Data DVDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator?

A: You must have a CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW, or DVD-R/RW drive in your computer to create a CD. CD Copier can make backup copies of almost any type of CD or data DVD. You cannot copy a DVD movie.

Note: We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs.

Note: If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.

If you have only one CD drive and that drive can record CDs, you can use Easy CD Creator to create a CD image of your source CD on your hard drive, and then record that image to a writable CD.

How to Copy a CD or DVD Using One Drive

  1. Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy into your recordable drive.

  2. If a dialog box opens, click Take no action.

  3. If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, and then click OK.

    If a dialog box does not open, from the Start menu, point to All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, and then click Project Selector.

  4. In the Select a Project window, move your pointer over CD copier, and then click CD copier.

  5. In the CD Copier window, on the Source and Destination tab, click the arrow button to open the Copy from list, and then click the recordable drive.

  6. Click the arrow button to open the Record to list, and then click the recordable drive.

  7. Click Copy. CD Copier copies the information on the source CD or DVD to your hard drive, prompts you to insert the blank CD or DVD, and then copies the information from the hard drive to the blank CD or DVD.

If you have two CD drives and one of them can record CDs, you can use Easy CD Creator to copy your source CD to your writable CD without creating a CD image on your hard drive.

How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Two Drives

  1. Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy into your CD or DVD drive.

  2. If a dialog box opens, click Take no action.

  3. Insert a writable CD into your CD-RW or combination DVD/CD-RW drive.

  4. If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, and then click OK.

    If a dialog box does not open, from the Start menu, point to All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, and then click Project Selector.

  5. In the Select a Project window, move your pointer over CD copier, and then click CD copier.

  6. In the CD Copier window, on the Source and Destination tab, click the arrow button to open the Copy from list, and then click the drive that contains the source CD.

  7. Click the arrow button to open the Record to list, and then click the drive that contains the writable CD (this is your recordable drive).

  8. Click Copy.

Help and Support

For more information about copying CDs in Microsoft® Windows® XP, from the Start menu, click Help and Support.

In the HelpSpot Search box, type: copying CDs. Click the arrow.