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When I put in a cdrw disk in an old 6x4x32 burner it asks me to format. When I click on complete format it comes up with a message "Error formatting disc"
Q1. My must these disks be formatted and
Q2. What is causing this error.
Thanks.
by johngreer
What speed are the CD disks rated?
I have the same problem when I try to use a "new" Fast/high density disk in my "old" slower drive.
by johngreer
It could be as simple as a bad batch of CDs.
Also, my burner likes some brands better than others...
by thechas
A CD-RW disk is like a big floppy, and there are various ways that you can use them.
At this time, like the old days of floppy disks, CD-RW disks work best when formatted by the drive / software you will be using the disk with.
Perhaps, as thetechnology matures and standardizes, we will be able to buy formatted CD-RW disks.
As to the errors, are these 700 MB or larger disks?
Many of the older drives / software packages do not support the higher capacity disks.
Check for software updates, or a firmware update for the drive.
It is also possible that part of your CD burning software package has been lost, or been corrupted. You may need to re-install the software.
Chas
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