📀➡️💾 How to Copy Data from CD Drive and Paste to Pen Drive (Complete Guide)
Many people still use CD / DVD to store software, movies, songs, or documents. If you want to copy data from a CD drive and paste it into a pen drive, this step-by-step guide will help you easily.
📌 Why Copy Data from CD to Pen Drive?
- Pen drive is portable and reusable
- CDs can get scratched or damaged
- Faster access on USB devices
- Useful for laptops without CD drive
Things You Need
- 💻 Computer / Laptop with CD/DVD Drive
- 📀 CD or DVD with data
- 💾 Pen Drive (USB)
⚠️ Note:
Some original movie or software CDs may be copy-protected.
Such CDs cannot be copied normally.
Method: Copy Data from CD Drive to Pen Drive
Step 1: Insert the CD into CD/DVD Drive
- Insert the CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive
- Wait until Windows detects the CD
Step 2: Insert the Pen Drive
- Insert the pen drive into USB port
- Make sure it appears in This PC
Step 3: Open This PC
- Double-click This PC
- You will see both:
- 📀 CD/DVD Drive
- 💾 USB Pen Drive
Step 4: Open the CD Drive
- Double-click on the CD drive
- Select the files or folders you want to copy
✔ Tip:
Press Ctrl + A to select all files.
Step 5: Copy the Data
- Right-click on selected files
- Click Copy
- Or press Ctrl + C
Step 6: Open Pen Drive
- Go back to This PC
- Double-click your USB pen drive
Step 7: Paste the Data
- Right-click inside pen drive
- Click Paste
- Or press Ctrl + V
✔ Data successfully copied from CD to Pen Drive
Common Problems & Solutions
- CD not opening: Clean CD and try again
- Copy option disabled: CD may be protected
- File too large: Format pen drive to NTFS
⚠️ Warning:
Do not remove CD or pen drive while copying is in progress.
Extra Tips
- Use original software CDs only
- Check pen drive free space before copying
- Safely eject pen drive after copy
Conclusion
Copying data from a CD drive to a pen drive is very easy if you follow the correct steps. This method helps you protect old data and use it on modern devices.
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