Other CD/DVD Settings

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The Tools->Options->Backup window contains various settings related to the burn process.

CD\DVD

Use primary burning engine

Selected by default. Backup4all uses an internal burning engine to write CD/DVDs. It has integrated two burning engines in case that one of them does not recognize your burner. If your CD/DVD burner is recognized and you have no problem at all backing up to CD/DVD then you don't have to change this option.

Use secondary burning engine

If you have problems backing up to CD/DVD or your burner is not recognized when using the primary burning engine, select this option to make Backup4all switch to the secondary integrated burning engine. Also, if you are making mirror backups, it is recommended to choose this burning engine even if the burner is recognized when using primary burning engine.

Burn CD/DVD using internal ASPI

If checked Backup4all will use its own, built-in ASPI layer to burn CDs or DVDs. If not checked, it will use the ASPI layer from the system32 folder of Windows (WNASPI.dll). If you experience problems writing to CD/DVD and these were not solved when switching from the primary burning engine to the secondary one, you should check this option. By default this option is checked and it's available only when Use secondary burning engine is selected.

Eject CD or DVD After Backup

You can leave the CD/DVD ejected after the backup is finished (and tested). To do so, go to Tools->Options->Backup and check the Eject CD or DVD after backup option.

Ask for a New Disk Before Backup

You can start with a new CD/DVD each time the backup is executed. To do so, go to Tools->Options->Backup and set the Ask for a new disk before backup option.

Warn Before Completely Erasing a Disk

If the Erase disk before writing option is set, then each disk you insert is erased before the backup (or backup span) is written. If you set this option, Backup4all will always ask you to confirm disk erasing.

Show disk label message after writing a disk

If this option is set, you will be asked to mark the disk (CD/DVD) with a label after each disk is completely written. The system suggests you the disk labels and will refer to each disk using its label (while restoring). By default this option is checked.