CDs messed?

b1gapl · 08-10-2006, 05:56 PM

I have a 50-pack of CD-RWs that I have data on that I no longer need. But when I try to erase them, they don't erase completely. Sometimes it looks like it's gone but, when I try to write new data on it, the stuff I wanted to erase is still there...and also errors. Are these CDs no longer usable?

jcortes · 08-10-2006, 06:29 PM

have you tried a different program to burn them? are you sure they are rewritable? are you sure your cd drive supports these cd's?

b1gapl · 08-10-2006, 07:31 PM

Yes I've tried Nero and the default Windows XP burning...both had errors. I am sure they are rewritable, it's labeled CD-RW. My burner is a DVD burner.

jcortes · 08-10-2006, 07:47 PM

just double check that it is a cd rewritable too and let us know.

b1gapl · 08-10-2006, 07:51 PM

This is the exact same one I have.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...584844&CatId=0

jcortes · 08-10-2006, 08:00 PM

ok i understand that the cd's are rewritable but what about the drive just cuz it writes dvds doesnt mean it writes cd's does it have a cd writing function cd-r compatible.

b1gapl · 08-10-2006, 08:01 PM

This is the cd-drive I have...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827140121
I've written CD-Rs with it before.

jcortes · 08-10-2006, 08:10 PM

when did it stop working ?

b1gapl · 08-10-2006, 08:13 PM

The cd-drive didn't stop working. It's just that the CD-RWs I have always produce an error while erasing or writing. For example while erasing the CD-RW, it ejects before it finishes (using Nero). While writing a window pops up saying error.

jcortes · 08-10-2006, 08:47 PM

have you tried just another batch of cd-rw's or just borrowed one from a friend by a different maker?

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