When I write new and rewrite updated files to a 750MB CD-RW it eventually shows the CD as full and will not write to it anymore. I have only 173MM on my 750MB CD-RW and it shows as full. I am using the Windows CD writer. If I erase it, it will work for a while, then it starts showing as full. Can anyone help?
2007-05-03 08:19:33 · 7 answers · asked by Donna S 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Correction!. I am unable to delete any files from the CD as it says it is a "READ ONLY".
2007-05-03 08:22:50 · update #1
Donna, don't use rewritable cds..just use cd-r/+r and ensure you end the session on the cd. (NO multi session)
2007-05-03 09:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know when I burn a CD-R for music or whatever if I close the CD then the whole thing appears to be full and I can't write to it.
Perhaps this is what is happing with you.
2007-05-03 08:24:24 · answer #2 · answered by jack 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Data disks also store other information in them in reguard to the burn. The information is minimal, but unless you erase it all each time, the old information will be added to the new information and will fill up your disk. Make sure you're not doing a Quick Erase. Do a regular full erase (it takes much longer) and wait it out. It'll completely clear the disk to when you got it new.
2007-05-03 08:24:08 · answer #3 · answered by jpursell84 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This sometimes happens to my friends with their USB sticks. If you go to (on the page showing the files on the disc) Tools>Options>View tab>Show hidden folders and tick it, then there should be a folder somewhere which has trash. Maybe? It could be this. Hope it helps! :)
2007-05-03 08:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by zinterz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Some programs 'finalize' after writing. You may have better luck using the "Open files and folders" option.
2007-05-03 08:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds such as you will possibly have "closed" the instructions. advise you replica each and every thing off the CD-RW, reformat it, and positioned the data back. which could re-open the disc and assist you apply it extra effective.
2016-12-10 18:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by bednarz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be "finalizing" the CD so that it cannot be written to anymore. Make sure that your burning software is not doing this.
2007-05-03 08:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋