How do I Get a CD-RW to Open?
- 1). Insert the CD-RW into the disc drive, and wait for the drive to read the CD. Close the "Auto Play" window that opens.
- 2). Double-click on the "Computer" icon on the desktop. For XP users, double-click the "My Computer" shortcut.
- 3). Right-click on the drive icon for your disc drive, and choose the "Open" option from the context menu. A folder displaying the contents of the CD-RW will appear on the screen.
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