claracruz
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CD-rom problem
HEY EXPERTs,
when i try to write to a CD-RW OR CD-R that already has a file saved on it, I get a essage please insert writable disc to drive.....But there is already a writable disc.
what is the problem???
when i try to write to a CD-RW OR CD-R that already has a file saved on it, I get a essage please insert writable disc to drive.....But there is already a writable disc.
what is the problem???
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Callandor
You can't write to a CD-R - if it really is a CD-RW, you may need to try a different brand, or you may need to reinstall the drivers.
never heard of packet-writing or multisession Callandor?
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no i haven't. but i think i may have finalised the dil, cos when i check disc properties, it shows disk size as 32mb and free space = 0. Only problem is, it is actualy a 700mb size disc.
if indeed the problem is that i have finalised the disc, can i undo it??
if indeed the problem is that i have finalised the disc, can i undo it??
I've been focusing more on dvds. That's why I pay attention to what you write about cds ;-)
claracruz,
> if indeed the problem is that i have finalised the disc, can i undo it??
I'm sorry to say this, but no, you can't undo it when it's a CD-R
You only can undo it with a CD-RW by getting the data off the disk, then format the CD-RW and start over.
@Callandor, no prob.
> if indeed the problem is that i have finalised the disc, can i undo it??
I'm sorry to say this, but no, you can't undo it when it's a CD-R
You only can undo it with a CD-RW by getting the data off the disk, then format the CD-RW and start over.
@Callandor, no prob.
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Good description of "Direct CD" Pete ;-)
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Yeah, its a cd-rw, how do it
What software do you use to write to disks?
ASKER
I don't know, I haven't installed any special software to do this, all i did was copy and paste and the CD writing wizard did the rest after I clicked "write these files to CD".
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It isnt, its a cut down version of adaptec easy CD creator version 5 (Gasp! - M$ using other peoples code )
Bit like Norton, Veritas and DOS then ;)
Bit like Norton, Veritas and DOS then ;)
If you are using Nero Express (version 5.50), click the More button and then click the Erase Disc button and it will erase your CD-RW disc so you can reuse it.
-Brian
-Brian
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Thank you guys
You're welcome claracruz.
LucF
LucF
:)