how to copy information from harddrive to cd?

hey, how,s it going, just have a quick question, how do i copy the entire contents from my harddrive to a cd. thanks alot.

 

You should be able to use Windows Explorer to just drag and drop whatever files you want copied to the CD. I presume you're talking about data (documents, photos, etc.) since most executable programs copied this way wouldn't work if you tried to use the CD on another pc.

 

no, well i want to clone my harddrive to a cd

 

Since CD's only hold 700mb, you need a DVD (and a DVD burner); DVD's hold 4+gb and the dual layer DVD's hold approx 9gb but your DVDRW must support dual layer burning. You'll need to use some type of imaging software to create an image of the hard drive in an .ISO (or similar) file. You'd then burn the image file to DVD.... I believe Acronis makes an app called True Image which should be able to at least create the image file, but it's not a free program. Check under Drive Utilities and under Back Up here at 'the Geeks' for possible free alternatives to True Image........ good luck!

hopperdave2000

 

you can also use a program called XXclone i am not sure of the address but it is on MGs

 

I can tell you from experience that Acronis (in my opinion) is the most reliable. Worth the investment.

 

XXCLONE is brand new it only came out this week so i do not have a lot of info only that it is a freebie.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/xxclone_d5534html

 

hopperdave2000, i'm about to buy this, do you use it.? if so does it work well.?
...never mind my question was answered.

 

Never mind I'll answer your question?

I've been using True Image for a long time already. It works fine for me and I have never any problem with it. So personally I approve of your choice