Backing up Pics and Files to CD

[JasonSix78]

I'm going to reinstall XP and I need to copy all the files from My Pictures, My Videos, and My Documents folders. I know it says "copy all files to CD" in a specific folder but how do I combine all three of the above folders into one burn session? Also how to I find out the total file size of all the files combined in a burn queue? If need be can I burn to a DVD instead? If so I could fit all my music files on there as well.

Thanks,
-Jason

 

[rikadik]

Would it not be fairly straight forward to create a folder on your desktop, called "Saved Stuff", for instance, drag all the folders you want into their and then just click "copy all files to CD" from there?

Right-clicking the folder and then clicking properties will tell you how much space is needed. Actually, assuming My Pictures and My Videos are in My Documents, you could just burn all the files from that folder anyway.

If you're going to back up your music you'll almost definitely need a DVD. Do you have an MP3 player - could just put them all on there for the time being.