how do u erase data from a cd-rw?

Question

i place a cd-rw in drive with data and it will not write over the old data . How do u erase the data to have a clean usable cd-rw

Answer 1

Insert your CD and open Windows Media Player. If you are using Windows Media Player version 10, go to "Burn". There is this icon on the left top cover that says "Erase Disc". You will have a clean CD after that.

If you are using version 9, so to Copy to CD Device tab. You can also find the erase disc icon there.

Answer 2

Or, an easier way to erase the data would be to just simply click "Start" in the lower left corner of the computer screen, then "My Computer", then click the CD-drive which your disc is on, and all of the files should be there. Just click "Delete" on the keyboard or right click and then select "Delete."

Answer 3

You can use Nero or Easy CD writer or other CD writer software and do a full erase.

Answer 4

Your CD burner came with some tools. There should be an Erase or Format program. If you have Roxio, look for the Drag-To-Disc program.

Answer 5

If you use Nero, there is an option to ERASE DISC.

Windows built in burning software does not have this option.
You need thrid party software like Nero or Adaptec.

Answer 6

If you use Nero, there is an option to ERASE DISC.

Windows built in burning software does not have this option.
You need thrid party software like Nero or Adaptec.

Answer 7

use nero to erase ur cd-rw

Answer 8

you could try formatting it.. put the disk in the drive, open my computer, right click the cd-rw drive and select format..

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Answer 9

at the side of your screen you should see an option to 'erase this cd rom' click that!!

Answer 10

either you format or erase disc...God bless! and good luck!