Finalize cd-rw after it's been used?

Question

My girlfriend made me a mix CD on a CD-RW and I went to play it in my cd player. I know the dye can cause problems, but i also know it's not finalized. Is there a way to finalize a CD after it's been written?

Answer 1

You don't want to use CD-RW media n normal CD players. You want to use CD-R media.

Answer 2

And, No you must Verify the disk at the time of burning not later.
And , CD-R is correct, stay clear of RW
Don

Answer 3

An unfinalized disk can be finalized, but only on the device that created it. If the disk isn't finalized it won't play anywhere else.