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beesgirl
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_ 		16. November 2006 @ 17:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi! Im sure this is covered somewhere but im not sure whats it is called so if someone knows what im talking about could you please link me to a guide or somthing? I have 4 kids and as you can imagine I have purchased several games on the internet and downloaded them to my pc. I would like to burn them to discs and even make them bootable if possible while im at it. I have lost quite a few games when i have restored before and i would like to create these discs so i dont lose anymore if i should have to restore again. any help would be greatly appreciated. tyvm!
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Dunker
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_ 		16. November 2006 @ 21:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
What format do they come in? Are the EXE files, ZIP files, etc.?

You should simply be able to pop a blank CD-R into your computer's CD and/or DVD Burner, start whatever burning program came with it, select a CD-ROM compilation type, and then add the files and burn. Nero offers a bootable CD compilation type, although some other programs do too.

If you have a more specific issue, let me know.
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-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
beesgirl
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_ 		17. November 2006 @ 01:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
im not sure how to find what they are. I know what the zip file would look like i have 1 thing in there zipped. but the games.. i just downloaded and they were ready to play on my pc. i just clicked on an icon and it played. Im really sorry im not to sure about much of this thats why i restore so often i think lol i always end up messing somthing up. I got a Nero disc with my virus disc when i bought it so ill download that today and see if i can make it work thrue that and tyvm for taking the time!
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Dunker
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_ 		17. November 2006 @ 13:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Just try burning some of these games to a CD and run them from it. Preferably, use a game you haven't run before so you'll start with a clean slate.
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-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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