Problem copying a directory to the CD-ROM Drive

Hi All,

I am having trouble copying directories to my CD-R/W Drive for archival

purposes. For example, if I right-click on a particular directory and

select 'Send To' the CD-ROM Drive, the copy starts, but the time

estimate for the process is many HOURS. The directory in question is

300MB in size. During the copy, which eventually finishes, the computer

is essentially non-responsive. After the temporary files are created,

the actual CD burn process is fairly quick. This is Windows XP-SP2.

Any ideas why this process is Sooooooooooo Slow???

Thanks,

John