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1 September 2023  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
Last update by James Smith at 27 February 2024

Summary
Learn efficient methods to burn/backup computer files onto DVD or CD to ensure data security. Choose separate storage devices for a secure backup solution.



Table of contents

table iconI. What are the benefits of using DVD or CD backup?
table iconII. How to burn/backup computer files to DVD or CD?
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I. What are the benefits of using DVD or CD backup?

Backing up data files can prevent data loss from equipment failure. However, for better security, it is recommended to back up important data like financial records, emails, and company statements on different storage media such as external diskettes, DVDs, or CDs.
The advantage of using DVD or CD backup is that it is more secure, eliminating concerns about data becoming unusable due to computer or disk failure.
① Avoid saving multiple backup files on the same DVD to prevent data loss from DVD damage and irreversible recovery.
② After DVD backup, please check in time to confirm whether the backup is successful.
③ DVD has five specifications: DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM/DVD+R/DVD+RW, while CD has two types: CD-R and CD-RW. To backup files, choose a rewritable disc like DVD-RW/DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/CD-RW for later updates. Disc capacities vary, with DVDs at 4.7GB and CDs at 700MB. Choose a disc with a suitable capacity based on the file size for backup.
Let’s teach you several ways to burn and backup computer files to DVD or CD after understanding the benefits and precautions.

II. How to burn/backup computer files to DVD or CD?

1. Use Renee Becca

Renee Becca is a tool specifically designed for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It uses leading incremental/differential backup technology to save time and disk space. In addition to system backup, it supports partition backup, hard disk backup, file backup, and disk cloning to meet your needs.
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TipsBacking up files to DVD/CD with this software involves two processes: first, use the file backup function to create multiple image files, then burn the image file to DVD/CD using Windows File Explorer. Restoring involves copying the image file from the CD to the computer disk and using the software. The software’s security level is higher as backup image files cannot be easily accessed or modified.
How to backup files with Renee Becca?
Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Becca. Select the “File Backup” option in the main interface.
click to back up files in renee becca
Step 2: Select the files to be backed up in the source file and choose the local computer disk as the destination for the backup data.
how to back up files in renee becca
In the Advanced tab of (File Backup Options), split the backup file based on DVD/CD size, then click (OK).
Step 3: Click the “Backup” button to start backing up files based on your settings and automatically split the backup. Monitor the progress of all backup tasks on the task bar.
recover backup files from renee becca
Step 4: Insert the DVD/CD into the burner drive (if not available, use an external drive), open the backup file location in the file explorer, switch the function label to “Share“, and click “Burn to disc” to complete the process.
file explorer burn to disc

2. Use Windows File Explorer

Many users are unaware that Windows File Explorer can burn CDs. Learn how to burn files to CDs using this function.
Step 1: Insert a blank DVD/CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive and open the file explorer to check if the disc capacity is displayed. If recognized, double-click the disc to open it or select the “Burn to disc” option in the pop-up window.
DVD drive
Step 2: Change the disc title in the burning window, and select the option “Like a USB flash drive” to save, edit, and delete files anytime. Ideal for saving and updating backup files. Click Next to format the blank disc.
how do you want to use this disc
Step 3: After formatting, the disc will be opened automatically. Drag or copy and paste the files you want to burn/backup to this disc. Find the files you want to back up and drag them to the DVD icon on the left side of the file explorer.
Step 4: Right-click on the device, and select (Burn to disc). Or select the (Share)-(Burn to disc) option in the top menu.
Burn to disc
file explorer burn to disc
Step 5: Rename the title of the disc, select the burning speed, and click (Next) to start the burning process. Monitor the burning progress, and the disc will be ejected after completion.

3. Use Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player (WMP) is a tool developed by Windows for playing media files, allowing users to view pictures, listen to audio, watch video, and burn and rip files.
Step 1: Open the Windows Media Player program, select the (Burn) tab on the upper right, click the (Burn Options) button, and then select (Data CD or DVD) or (Audio CD).
Step 2: Insert the blank disc into the burning drive, select the items from the media library, drag them to the burn list on the right, and click the (Start Burning) button to begin the process.
Windows Media Player Burn disc