Format CD-RW

[Will]

Can someone tell me how to format a CD-RW? The
instructions in the XP Help and Support Center sound
simple enough, but the instructions given don't match my
experience. They say to click on FORMAT in the File Menu
under My Computer, but that is not an option given me as
a follow the steps. Any help would be appreciated.

[Chris Lanier]

HOW TO: Erase/Format Files From a CD-RW Disc in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q306/6/41.asp&NoWebContent=1

"Will" > wrote in message
...
> Can someone tell me how to format a CD-RW? The
> instructions in the XP Help and Support Center sound
> simple enough, but the instructions given don't match my
> experience. They say to click on FORMAT in the File Menu
> under My Computer, but that is not an option given me as
> a follow the steps. Any help would be appreciated.

[Harry Ohrn]

You might want to read through Alex Nichols primer on CD Burning in XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm

BTW what did you search for in Help and Support that gave you the answer you
found?

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Will" > wrote in message
...
> Can someone tell me how to format a CD-RW? The
> instructions in the XP Help and Support Center sound
> simple enough, but the instructions given don't match my
> experience. They say to click on FORMAT in the File Menu
> under My Computer, but that is not an option given me as
> a follow the steps. Any help would be appreciated.

[Wislu Plethora]

>-----Original Message-----
>HOW TO: Erase/Format Files From a CD-RW Disc in Windows XP
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q3
06/6/41.asp&NoWebContent=1
>

You are misrepresenting the KB article in the link; it says
*nothing* about how to *format* a CD in XP, because it's
not possible to format a CD in XP without 3rd-party
intervention. Formatting and erasing are two different
operations. Although erasing can be accomplished by
formatting, the reverse is NOT true. I don't know what the
OP was looking at, but there is nothing in XP Help and
Support to indicate that it's possible (or necessary) to
format a CD using XP's native capability, and for you to
suggest otherwise will only make other people as confused
as you are.

[Chris Lanier]

In Windows XP you format a disc by eraseing it. you dont need any third
party software to do it. third party software will format it for packet
writing, which Windows XP doesnt support.

"Wislu Plethora" > wrote in message
...
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >HOW TO: Erase/Format Files From a CD-RW Disc in Windows XP
> >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
> scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q3
> 06/6/41.asp&NoWebContent=1
> >
>
> You are misrepresenting the KB article in the link; it says
> *nothing* about how to *format* a CD in XP, because it's
> not possible to format a CD in XP without 3rd-party
> intervention. Formatting and erasing are two different
> operations. Although erasing can be accomplished by
> formatting, the reverse is NOT true. I don't know what the
> OP was looking at, but there is nothing in XP Help and
> Support to indicate that it's possible (or necessary) to
> format a CD using XP's native capability, and for you to
> suggest otherwise will only make other people as confused
> as you are.

[Wislu Plethora]

>-----Original Message-----
>In Windows XP you format a disc by eraseing it. you dont
need any third
>party software to do it. third party software will
format it for packet
>writing, which Windows XP doesnt support.
>


Formatting and erasing are TWO DIFFERENT OPERATIONS, you
moron. You can't even spell "erasing," for god's sake.
Are you saying that if you delete (erase) all of the files
on a floppy, for example, that the erase operation is also
formatting the disk? Do you even understand what it means
to format a storage medium? Once again: unless packet
writing software is being used, CDs CANNOT be formatted.

[Chris Lanier]

You think what you want.

"Wislu Plethora" > wrote in message
...
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >In Windows XP you format a disc by eraseing it. you dont
> need any third
> >party software to do it. third party software will
> format it for packet
> >writing, which Windows XP doesnt support.
> >
>
>
> Formatting and erasing are TWO DIFFERENT OPERATIONS, you
> moron. You can't even spell "erasing," for god's sake.
> Are you saying that if you delete (erase) all of the files
> on a floppy, for example, that the erase operation is also
> formatting the disk? Do you even understand what it means
> to format a storage medium? Once again: unless packet
> writing software is being used, CDs CANNOT be formatted.

[Harry Ohrn]

Chris while I don't agree with Wislu's tone I agree in principle with what
he is saying about not adding to the confusion that people have about XP's
drag and drop writing method and that used by packet writing software. The
term "format a CD-R/W" generally relates to packet writing and not mastering
software. XP uses the IS09660/Joilet format when burning and most people do
not understand that "erasing a CD" using mastering software is a form or
formatting but it is much different than that used by packet writing
software.

Andy McFadden's FAQ is the definitive resource for CD Burning. check out
what Andy says here
http://www.cdrfaq.org/faq03.html#S3-40

--

Harry Ohrn - MS MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Chris Lanier" > wrote in message
...
> You think what you want.
>
> "Wislu Plethora" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >In Windows XP you format a disc by eraseing it. you dont
> > need any third
> > >party software to do it. third party software will
> > format it for packet
> > >writing, which Windows XP doesnt support.
> > >
> >
> >
> > Formatting and erasing are TWO DIFFERENT OPERATIONS, you
> > moron. You can't even spell "erasing," for god's sake.
> > Are you saying that if you delete (erase) all of the files
> > on a floppy, for example, that the erase operation is also
> > formatting the disk? Do you even understand what it means
> > to format a storage medium? Once again: unless packet
> > writing software is being used, CDs CANNOT be formatted.
>
>

[Vodor]

Did you think you'd really be able to format a CD-RW just from XP? LOL.
You're better off with 3rd party CD software, anyway. Yes, you'll have to
pay for it (probably what is really torqueing you off), but it's worth the
price, if you get a good 3rd party program. XP's handling of CD burning
leaves a lot to be desired, but at least it's there. Just don't count on
re-using the CD-RW disks, without "erasing" them. If you search Google, you
will find freeware out there that will do what you want it to. ;-)

--
Vodor...




Wherever you were, here you are....
"Wislu Plethora" > wrote in message
...
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >HOW TO: Erase/Format Files From a CD-RW Disc in Windows XP
> >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
> scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q3
> 06/6/41.asp&NoWebContent=1
> >
>
> You are misrepresenting the KB article in the link; it says
> *nothing* about how to *format* a CD in XP, because it's
> not possible to format a CD in XP without 3rd-party
> intervention. Formatting and erasing are two different
> operations. Although erasing can be accomplished by
> formatting, the reverse is NOT true. I don't know what the
> OP was looking at, but there is nothing in XP Help and
> Support to indicate that it's possible (or necessary) to
> format a CD using XP's native capability, and for you to
> suggest otherwise will only make other people as confused
> as you are.


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[Vodor]

Listen you dick, no one had to offer to help your sorry ass in the first
place. If you don't like the answers you're getting, go elsewhere. Several
of us have tried giving you suggestions which might be more beneficial to
you. Instead, you lashed out at those who tried helping you. Now I have a
new suggestion for you. Go **** yourself!

--
Vodor...




Wherever you were, here you are....
"Wislu Plethora" > wrote in message
...
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >In Windows XP you format a disc by eraseing it. you dont
> need any third
> >party software to do it. third party software will
> format it for packet
> >writing, which Windows XP doesnt support.
> >
>
>
> Formatting and erasing are TWO DIFFERENT OPERATIONS, you
> moron. You can't even spell "erasing," for god's sake.
> Are you saying that if you delete (erase) all of the files
> on a floppy, for example, that the erase operation is also
> formatting the disk? Do you even understand what it means
> to format a storage medium? Once again: unless packet
> writing software is being used, CDs CANNOT be formatted.


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