Windows itself can't burn to a DVD but Nero and Roxio has software that can.
Nero:
http://www.nero.com/enu/index.html

Roxio:
http://www.roxio.com/

Roxio is easier to use.
Nero is harder to learn but most people will agree has some nice features.

Either will do the job.

JS
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"plumber2" <plumber2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I would like to backup 10's of 100's ... of personal pictures to dvd to
> create one source for pics instead of 7 or 8 cds. How can I write these to
> a
> dvd?
>
> Using; Philips dvd + - RW dvd 8701as the source for files.
> Windows XP SP3 explorer for the program...
>
> What programs, whether third party or ..., can I use being a novice
> computer
> user with some knowledge,minimal.
> Any help is greatful!
>
> plumber2