Try using another CD drive. I have had trouble where a disk would not read
in certain drives but would be ok in others. Also, keep in mind that
recordable CDs apparently have a limited life and may fail after a few years
- apparently depends on the quality of the media and the recorder device
that was used.

Peter Shkabara
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-----Original Message-----
From: Joyce A [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:07 AM
Subject: Opening old CD files in XP

 I was just going through some of my old backup files on CD.  Some of 
them opened for me just fine; on others, XP gave me a "blank disc" 
readout.  The files were originally created in Win 95 and Win 98.  I 
know the files are _there_ -- so why won't they open?  And what do I 
need to do in order to open them?  I need to copy some of that stuff for 
new activities and a new website.  Many thanks!

Joyce in SE Ohio

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