How to Format CD‐RW

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Insert a CD-RW into the disk drive or ODD.

   After a few moments, the "Burn a disk" dialog box will open on the desktop.
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   Step 2: Enter a title for the disc in the appropriate field.

   , Choose the Live File System option if you wish to be able to record over the existing data at some point in the future.
   
   Choose the Master option if you wish to prevent anyone from recording over the data stored on the disk. , After a few moments, a prompt will inform you that the disk is now ready to receive files.
   
   The CD-RW has been formatted in Windows Vista and Windows
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   Step 3: Click on "Show formatting options

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   Step 4: " and select either the Live File System option or the Master formatting option.

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   Step 5: Click "Next" to complete the formatting process.

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