Can Windows XP erase CD-RW disks?

[Eric]

Can Windows XP erase CD-RW disks?

I formatted the entire internal hard drive of a
PC. Then, I installed a fresh copy of Windows XP.
So, there is no third-party programs on this PC.
The DVD/CD drive has the feature of re-writing.
Can this PC with only Windows XP installed erase
CD-RW disks? If so, how?

 

[Jim C]

My understanding it can read the cd but not erase/format it.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How To Erase Files From a CD-RW Disc in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306641

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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"Eric" wrote:

| Can Windows XP erase CD-RW disks?
|
| I formatted the entire internal hard drive of a
| PC. Then, I installed a fresh copy of Windows XP.
| So, there is no third-party programs on this PC.
| The DVD/CD drive has the feature of re-writing.
| Can this PC with only Windows XP installed erase
| CD-RW disks? If so, how?

 

[Kenny]

Here are 2 free burning programs which should do what you want.
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/features.php
http://www.deepburner.com/?r=download