How to Transfer DVD-ROM Software Into CD-ROM Software

Copy software from a DVD to a CD.

Computer software often comes on either a CD or DVD. As long as the programming is not password protected and the programming on the DVD is not more than 700 megabytes, it is possible to copy the files from a DVD to a CD. Burning the software onto a CD is different than copying the information onto a DVD, as writable CDs are less expensive than its larger DVD component.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• CD burner

1. Insert the DVD into the DVD drive of the computer. Close any AutoPlay windows that appear on the screen.

2. Click "Start," (My) "Computer" and double-click the DVD drive icon. A new window appears with all the files currently stored on the disc.

3. Click-and-drag over all of the files to select all the contents on the DVD. Right-click in the selected area and choose "Copy," then right-click on the desktop and select "Paste."

4. Eject the DVD and insert the CD into the CD burner. Return to (My) "Computer" and double-click the CD drive icon. Click-and-drag all the files you copied from the DVD into the open CD window.

5. Close the CD window once you have finished copying over the files; right-click the CD icon and choose "Properties." A properties window now loads onto the screen. Choose the "Recording" tab and click "OK" to burn the contents of the DVD onto the CD.

References

• Microsoft: Windows CD Burning Information