HOW DO I TRANSFER BMW SERVICE MANUAL FROM CD DISK TO COMPUTER

[Gordyman]

I have a windows 7 computer. Can I upload my BMW Motorrad (2014) Repair and Service Data CD onto my computer? I have tried the copy function and my computer uploaded everything however when I tried to access the data it could not open it. FYI the CD works fine on both my desk top computer and my lap top computer. I just want to upload to see if it is faster and also for back up.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Fanum]

Put the disc in your CD/DVD drive.

Close any attempts it makes to autoplay.

Go to 'START'>My computer.

Right click on the CD (or dvd)

Select "COPY" then paste to a folder on a Hard drive.

It's a long time since I've tried it like that, I use disc images and compressed file systems to copy my stuff, but I think that's the way off the top of my head

EDIT.......how are the files saved/organised on the disc?

If, for example, there are dozens of PDF files, you could simply copy all of them into a folder.

I've got the same disc on one of my hard drives that I used to take to Morocco with me (plus a workshop manual for all of the bikes we ever took over) so we had all the tech info we needed, but I think I used Daemon tools to make virtual disc copies.....If what I suggested above doesn't work, post back here and I'll write up a procedure for you to follow using Daemon Tools Lite (which is free)

 

[DJ GSA]

You could open the CD on your computer and simply (multiple) copy all the files to a new location.

 

[stever1]

I think it may be easier just to view the files on the disc using an ISO viewer.

 

[Gordyman]

HI Fanum
The process that you have outlined is the one that I went through. It uploaded a lot of files but I could only get into the standard forms, icons etc. The actual 'working diagrams/procedures' I could not access. I am thinking that your suggestion regarding the Daemon tools approach will be the best solution. The reason I want to upload is that I believe that if I can do this; accessing and searching through the manual will be quicker that doing this straight from the disc (is this a correct assumption?). I will also want to make copy discs too as a backup/safety precaution for a lost or broken disc. I am in the final stages of planning my solo ride across the Americas hence my need for this tool and my desire to have this and all other essential info on a lap top/netbook/ tablet (whatever I decide to take) and at the same time have back up at home should my computer break or get nicked. Thanks for your help and advice.
Gordy

 

[Blackal]

Download free version of DaemonTools, and use that to mount a virtual disk on your machine - using the CD.

Then - the CD database runs correctly

http://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads


Al

 

[Gordyman]

Cheers Al
Will do this today. Much appreciated. thank you

 

[Gordyman]

Hi Al
Since my reply to you I have downloaded Daemon three times but each time I cannot get the programme to upload the disc. Sorry to be a pain but do you have any suggestions please chap.
Thanks
Gordon

 

[Blackal]

I'll have a look in the morning (on company time )

Alternatively - I can stick a copy of an older version in dropbox for you.

Al

 

[Gordyman]

Hi Al
Cheers chap.
Gordon