[size="3"][/size][font="Lucida Console"][/font] I am transferring files from my old pc to my new pc. I have written the fles to a cd-rw disc and attempted to download them using my HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481B without much success. The drive does not seem to be able to read the CD-RW and the only response I get is a clicking noise similar to a floppy drive when a disc is being loaded. The only way I am able to stop this is by using ctrl-alt-del which stops the drive but also clears my desktop icons. This is restored when I remove the cd-rw from the drive. I have no problems with either a dvd or audio cd-rom in the same drive. I am using Windows XP Pro.

did you use InCD?

if so: thats your problem right there. google InCD and you will realy see how pathetic it is...

goodluck

Did you close the CD out when it was burned?

What program did you use to produce the CD-RW?

Louis

Thanks for the replies. Yes I did use InCD and Nero which I haven't used for some time. I'm not totally familiar, in fact almost have no knowledge of the best discs to use CD-R CD-RW etc. The drive which I am using on my new system reads CD-R and DVD no problem. Can you suggest how I might write the files to disc for transfer to my new set up?