Can't Put MS Word Documents On CD...

SarahC · #1 October 5th, 2003, 03:12 AM

I'm backing up all my files because I am getting ready to reformat my harddrive but I am having trouble saving my Microsoft Word documents on a CD. I tried creating a data CD and DirectCD both - neither worked and it did for everything else. This is the error message I get: "cannot create or replace filename: access is denied. Make sure the disc is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use." How can I do this?

enat66 · #2 October 5th, 2003, 03:38 AM

I would first create all the word documents then put everything on the cd at once using burning software.

Good Luck

twistedcranium · #3 October 5th, 2003, 11:33 PM

If any of these word documents are open while you are attempting to copy them to the CD (or anywhere else) problems like this can occur. MS Word opens a file and "puts a lock" on it and then makes a temporary file for it. Ensure that all of your word docs are closed when copying them.