How to Erase a CD-RW Disc
The difference between CD and CD-RW is that a CD-RW is rewritable. Most CD/DVD burning software is capable of erasing a CD-RW disc, but Windows and Mac both have the option built in to do it. You can fully erase a CD-RW or add to existing files on there. This guide will show you how to do it on both Windows and Mac OS X.
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Instructions
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Windows
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Insert the CD-RW you want to erase.
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Open "My Computer."
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Right-click on the CD drive you have the CD-RW in and choose "Open." This shows any files that are already written to the CD, as well as a space to add files that are to be written.
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Select "Erase this CD-RW" in the "CD Writing Tasks" pane.
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Click "Next" on the "Welcome to the CD Writing Wizard" that pops up. This will erase the CD.
MAC OS X
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Insert the CD-RW you want to erase.
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Click on "Applications," then "Utilities," then select "Disk Utility."
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Click on the "Erase" tab.
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Choose the drive that has the CD-RW you want to erase.
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Click the "Erase" button.
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Tips & Warnings
CD-RWs wear after repeatedly being rewritten, so check the case for the life expectancy.
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