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USB flash drives have become an easier way to store and transfer data than burning CDs and DVDs. USB flash drives are nearly infinitely re-writable, whereas most DVDs can only be written to a few times. The flash drives are also easier to carry around, without worry of scratching. In order to transfer the contents of the DVD to a USB flash drive, you can simply copy and paste between the two.

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Step 1

Insert the DVD into the optical drive.

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Step 2

Open "Computer" (or "My Computer") and right-click the inserted DVD. Select "Explore." A new window will open with the contents of the DVD.

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Step 3

Insert a USB flash drive into a USB port.

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Step 4

Open "Compuer" again and right-click the inserted USB flash drive. Select "Explore." A window with the contents of the USB flash drive will open.

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Step 5

Drag the entire contents of the DVD drive from the DVD's contents window to the USB flash drive's window. Allow the computer time to copy the files; it may take a while. Once complete, you can run the files off the USB flash drive as if they were run off the DVD.

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references

• Ask Leo: Can I Just Copy an Install CD to USB Drive?
• Bleeping Computer: Copy, Cut and Paste Tutorial

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