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March 28, 2002 12:00 AM

How can I use Windows XP to erase files from a CD-RW disc?

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A. You can delete files from a CD-RW disc by performing the following steps:

  1. Place the CD-RW disc in your CD writer.
  2. Start My Computer (go to Start and click My Computer).
  3. Right-click the CD-RW drive icon and select Open from the context menu.
  4. Select "Erase this CD-RW" from the CD Writing Tasks bar in the left-hand pane of Explorer to start the CD Writing Wizard.
  5. Click Next to begin the wizard's erase process. A progress dialog box will display and confirm that XP has erased the files from your CD-RW disc.

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  • George
    7 years ago
    Dec 08, 2005

    The CD writing wizard has disappered. The option "erase this cd" does not display in the menu when I right click my CD drive. It just vanished. The odd thing is that I can see it when I log in to other user accounts. Please help!!!!!!

  • George
    7 years ago
    Dec 08, 2005

    The CD writing wizard has disappered. The option "erase this cd" does not display in the menu when I right click my CD drive. It just vanished. The odd thing is that I can see it when I log in to other user accounts. Please help!!!!!!

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Mar 02, 2005

    SYMPTOMS
    In Windows XP, if you have a CD-RW disk that is full, the option to erase the disk may not be displayed.
    CAUSE
    This problem can occur if you have outdated firmware on your CD-RW device.
    RESOLUTION
    To resolve this problem, contact your CD-RW drive manufacturer to obtain the most up-to-date firmware.

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Mar 01, 2005

    diddo. how do i get the erase function?

  • Anonymous User
    8 years ago
    Dec 03, 2004

    the same thing happened to me!

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