InCD facts for kids
InCD is a special computer program made by Nero AG for computers using Microsoft Windows. It helps you use certain types of CDs and DVDs in a very easy way, almost like a floppy disk or a USB stick.
With InCD, you can simply drag and drop files onto a disc using Windows Explorer. You can also open files directly from the disc, change them, and then save them back to the disc, just like you would with files on your computer's hard drive.
This software works with discs that can be rewritten many times, such as CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. From a version called InCD 5.5 onwards, it also lets you write to discs that can only be written to once, like CD-R and DVD+R. The most recent version, 6.6.5100, is free to use. It offers features for Windows XP that are similar to the Live File System found in newer Windows versions like Windows Vista and Windows 7.
InCD prepares your disc by formatting it and then writes information using a special way called UDF. If a computer system doesn't understand UDF (like older systems such as Windows 98), it will show a simple HTML page on the disc. This page explains the problem and provides a link to download a free program that can read UDF discs.
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What is InCD Reader?
InCD 5 Reader is another program that helps you read discs. It's useful for discs that were written using a special method called MRW, especially if your computer doesn't normally support MRW. It also helps with discs written in a UDF format that your computer's operating system might not understand on its own.
Since January 2007, InCD 5 Reader also includes support for SecurDisc. This means if you have InCD 5 Reader installed, you can get to protected information on a SecurDisc disc. You might need to type in a password or check a digital signature to make sure the disc is real and safe.
Common Issues
Sometimes, older versions of InCD that aren't right for your computer's hardware can cause problems. For example, some users of Windows XP found their computer would restart instead of shutting down properly. This was similar to issues seen with other software like Roxio Easy CD Creator.
Also, InCD is not compatible with a special tool for writing CDs that was installed by Windows Media Player 7.x. This means they couldn't work together on the same computer.
More to Explore
- Live File System
- Mount Rainier (packet writing)
- Universal Disk Format
Similar Programs
- Drag-to-Disc (also known as DirectCD)
- Drive Letter Access
Related Software
- Nero Burning ROM
External Links
- Nero home page
See also
In Spanish: InCD para niños
