Questions tagged [cd-rw]
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Does full erase create all 0s or all 1s on the CD-RW?
Disclaimer: there was this question, it was deleted before I managed to post an answer. Since I put effort in creating my answer and I don't want it to go down the drain, I re-post the question here.
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Windows was unable to complete the format error?
This happens on all my devices running windows 10. I am trying to format a CD-RW (Ive also tried DVD-R) using windows' built in format function. I need to "Format it like a USB Drive". Whenever I try ...
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How do I delete a re-writable CD-RW in Ubuntu?
I want to format my CD-RW to clear the data on it on Ubuntu 16.04. I have the dialog below to select options:
But when I go to format it, it gives this error dialog:
Error wiping device: Command-...
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Permanence of Audio-CD on CD-RW
I was going to burn some music onto a CD-RW, but pBurn warned me about doing such a thing, saying that I won't be able to burn it again. Is that true is in trying to erase a ROM? Or can I blank it, ...
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Wodim can't open SCSI driver in Debian Jessie?
I'm attempting to write an ISO image to a CD on Debian Jessie. I have the CD in the drive, and it appears that all of the symbolic links are pointing where they should be, and the kernel recognized my ...
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What might be faulty if a CD/DVD drive is not able to read rewriteable media anymore?
I have conducted a durability-test of CD-RW media. After about 170 cycles the drive is not able to read any CD-RW anymore.
It still writes correctly. It is also capable of reading normal CD/DVD ...
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Why DVD writers only have 24x write speed? [closed]
I remember CD writers get's twice the speed, now it seems DVD writers can only do up to 24x write speed if internal, and just 8x if it's a portable writer. It's been years since and it seems stuck on ...
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What prevents a CD-R from being rewritten?
I know it's kind of a dead / dying technology, but I was wondering what stops a CD-R from being rewritten like a CD-RW.
Is it some sort of firmware on the disc, essentially in place to make people ...
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CD-RW burning - fast blanking vs. full blanking
When preparing a used CD-Rewritable disc for reuse by "blanking" it, what are the disadvantages of fast blanking as compared to full blanking? Is there any data integrity consequence to fast blanking,...
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maximum file size capable of fitting onto a 700MB ISO CD-RW
I'm making a TrueCrypt volume and want it to fit the entire available space on a 700MB, ISO formatted, CD-RW disc without overburning.
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