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by mike (from canada)

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I am looking for a program out there that allows me to create my own CD's using my cd writer. Many of the programs I find require ASPI. however, ASPI does not work right, and one major reason is my CD-RW drive is IDE based. I also do NOT have a scsicard in my PC. So I was wondering where I can get a program that allows me to copy data to a CD in Windows 95, Windows 3.1, or MS-DOS WITHOUT the need for aspi or scsi related items.

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by thechas

If I am reading your question correctly, you have a dual boot setup between DOS/W3.1 and W95.

Rather than continue your search for a DOS based CD writer, why not set up so you can see the DOS files in W95, and write to the CD from there?

Of course, DOS and W3.1 are limited to reading CD-R disks, and cannot read CD-RWs.

by mike (from canada)

You are sort of going the right way. I have the 1st version of Windows 95. and the reason why I am looking for win 3.x or dos software is because it works, and it is faster.

by ebob

For Win95, I would suggest Roxio Easy CD Creator, Basic. You will especially like "DirectCD" which allows you to treat your CD-Rs like floppies: insert disk, format, write files.

by mike (from canada)

Re: 2nd answer.

It seems to be a good answer, however, I do not have the money to go out and buy such software. I am looking for free software (shareware or not). Since this site gives me 30 days to rate answers, you have 30 days to improve on your answer. If however, you dont improve it, then I must reject it since I cant try the software.

by otl

1. The software is provided by the OEM (for the CDR/W) and clearly states what it is compatible with.

2. If you bought one that is not downward compatible.......

3. Currently most Manufacturers assume you are running at least WIN 95 and normally do not support WIN 3.1 or DOS.

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