Recording on Blank cd recording

I used to be able to put a blank cd-rw in my cd writable drive(f). It would then display the (F)drive. I could then just copy and paste files onto it and it would then write them onto the
cd-rw, i could even delete the files.

It does not allow me to do this anymore ,on some occasions it tells me that the cd-rw is write protected.

I have clicked on the (f) drive, properties, but i could not find a recording tab.to enable the cd-recording of the drive.

Could you please advise me on how to get it back the way it was. Or what software can i use to copy and delete files on a cd-rw disc