How to Copy Software From a Computer to a CD

Backing up your installed software from a computer to a CD will allow you to quickly and efficiently reconfigure your computer in the event of system failure. This can be accomplished with the backup utility in your operating system, enabling you to save your software settings and files to a single compressed backup file that can then be stored on CD.

Things You'll Need

• Blank CD

Instructions

1. Click "Start." Select "Programs," "Accessories," "System Tools," and "Backup."

2. Click "Back up files and settings" and select "Let me choose what to back up."

3. Check the box next to the folders for the software that you wish to copy to CD.

4. Click on the Desktop as the location to store your backup. Press "Finish."

5. Insert a blank CD into the computer. Click the option to "Open writable CD folder."

6. Drag and drop the software backup file to the folder and click the "Write files to CD" button.

References

• Microsoft: Backup
• Microsoft: CD burning