[RESOLVED] files from cd-rw

[ichix_jaxx]

im using winxp2.. how can i delete files from a cd-rw?...

[Valleysboy1978]

Yep, a "RW" denotes a re-writable disc so it should allow you to delete files without losing space on the disc. Just to note you can also delete files from a CD-R but you cannot reclaim the space used up to originally write to the disc.

[fahad k]

Most of the CD writer softwares have an option to erase RWs.If your using nero,then under Extras there is an erase CD option.

[thegreatone]

Windows XP itself has an option to erase CD-RW's which can be found by right clicking on the disc

[Valleysboy1978]

How long do you give them before Nero takes M$ to court for monopolising?
M% keep doing this don't they? They are told off time and again not to include stuff in XP that is against the competition laws.

[thegreatone]

Yes, but come to think of it, you would ***** like a little baby if it wasn't included wouldn't you ? I'd hate to buy extra software just to erase a CD... Or, buy extra software to play music etc.
Its a case of, if you want it, keep it, otherwise try and remove it, or use an alternate method.

[Valleysboy1978]

But that's my point, I DON'T pay for it as these apps come with a new PC/Drive. However if XP starts to provide this free of charge the will stop shipping Nero with new PCs and Nero will lose a LOT of money. Muscle power at work again I suppose