How do I format a cd rw disk so that I can delete from my cd disk. thx?

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You must format a CDRW if you want to drag and drop files to it and be able to delete them. This is using "packet writing" software like Nero InCD. If you just want to use a CDRW disk to "burn" data to like a CDR disk then no, you don't need to format it, in fact doing so will make your burning software refuse to operate because the disk will not be empty. The formatting process will make the disk unburnable until you erase it.

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These comments are about "Is it necessary to format a CD-RW disk?"

With my XP Pro OS running IOmega's HotBurn Pro, I've found that answer to be YES!!! When I erase a disk filled with data, the formatting also gets erased. Without formatting, none of my Burning Software can "see" the CD-RW disk in any of my drives.

While searching for a good CD-RW formatting routine, I was brought here. So I thought I'd pass along the experiences I've had when I erase a CD-RW.

The Blue Bandit

 

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