Multi-session CDs

[Don]

I save most data to CD-RW disks and find that these disks become inaccessible
to change stored files, delete files, or add files. When I try to
save/delete/add, I get a message stating that the disc is inaccessible
because it is damaged, read-only, or full; it is none of those, but still I
can only read the existing files. This occurs on my desktop internal CD
burner, while running Windows XP Home Edition (with all the latest updates)
and has been occurring for quite a while now. Any clues?

 

[Bob I]

If you close the session that would cause that.

 

[Don]

Bob:
I took no known action to "close" the CD. Is it possible there is a setting
somewhere that would close the CD without me being aware of this action?

 

[Bob I]

Perhaps you are using third party software to read/write the multi
session CDs?

 

[Don]

Bob:
I also have an external CD/DVD burner with Nero 6 and InCD, but the internal
CD burner drive uses whatever software came from Dell and Windows XP
(Microsoft driver).

 

[Bob I]

Nero 6 can/will be used on either drive.

 

[Eric]

 Bob:
I also have an external CD/DVD burner with Nero 6 and InCD, but the internal
CD burner drive uses whatever software came from Dell and Windows XP
(Microsoft driver).
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Don






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I would try formatting the CD-RW disc in Disk Management to the FAT32
(not NTFS) file system. (enter diskmgmt.msc in the Start -> Run box).
This the makes the disc behave like a floppy disk that you can drag-
and-drop files to, delete files, etc.

How to format a CDRW disk -
http://forums.support.roxio.com/lofiversion/index.php/t10963.html

Eric,
PC Buyer Beware!
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/

 

[beamish]

I save most data to CD-RW disks and find that these disks become inaccessible
to change stored files, delete files, or add files. When I try to
save/delete/add, I get a message stating that the disc is inaccessible
because it is damaged, read-only, or full; it is none of those, but still I
can only read the existing files. This occurs on my desktop internal CD
burner, while running Windows XP Home Edition (with all the latest updates)
and has been occurring for quite a while now. Any clues?

Hello,
I had same type of problem, did the following.
Stopped using CD-RW, use CD-R. The pricing for CD disc makes this a viable
option.
Found a third party burner softwear (free) that is simple and works everytime.

http://www.protectedsoft.com/index.php
Look on the left side of the page for the free download link.
FinalBurner (free) edtion.
Have use this method for two years without problem.

take care.
beamish.

 

[M.I.5¾]

Bob:
I also have an external CD/DVD burner with Nero 6 and InCD, but the
internal
CD burner drive uses whatever software came from Dell and Windows XP
(Microsoft driver).
--
Don






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I would try formatting the CD-RW disc in Disk Management to the FAT32
(not NTFS) file system. (enter diskmgmt.msc in the Start -> Run box).
This the makes the disc behave like a floppy disk that you can drag-
and-drop files to, delete files, etc.

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CDs cannot be formated to FAT32 (or NTFS) as they don't work that way. They
are generally written in something called CDFS (Compact Disc Filing System)
and there are several flavours of that. However, if you are talking about
formatting CD-RW for use in packet writing systems then they are formatted
to something called UDFRW (Universal Disc Format Read Write). It is in fact
far from universal.

If the OP is using a third party utility to write the CD then it is possible
that the option to close the disc is selected or it is writing in
'disc-at-once' mode.

If the OP is using any Nero utility, it is not possible to add subsequent
sessions unless the project was saved when the disc was burned and the
project is reloaded before data is added (Decent burning utilities will
automatically read the previous session data from the disc itself). The
error messages are indicative of this.

If the OP is using the XP built in CD writing utility then it is not
possible to close the disc, but it is possible that the CD drive can't read
the produced discs as the XP utility writes in a format that was never
intended to support multisession discs.

 

[Ardent]

I save most data to CD-RW disks and find that these disks become inaccessible
to change stored files, delete files, or add files. When I try to
save/delete/add, I get a message stating that the disc is inaccessible
because it is damaged, read-only, or full; it is none of those, but still I
can only read the existing files. This occurs on my desktop internal CD
burner, while running Windows XP Home Edition (with all the latest updates)
and has been occurring for quite a while now. Any clues?

I have been using CD-R for multisession and used always Deepburner
freeware to burn the CD. I have made several CDs using multisession
and the maximum number of times I have recorded (appended) on a single
CD was 16 (That CD became full, maybe one can do much more).

http://www.deepburner.com

And have so far never made a coaster.

The only safeguard was to burn at a lower speed so that all drives
could read the CD.

HTH

Hope this helps

 

[Galen Somerville]

I have been using CD-R for multisession and used always Deepburner
freeware to burn the CD. I have made several CDs using multisession
and the maximum number of times I have recorded (appended) on a single
CD was 16 (That CD became full, maybe one can do much more).

http://www.deepburner.com

And have so far never made a coaster.

The only safeguard was to burn at a lower speed so that all drives
could read the CD.

HTH

Hope this helps

Assuming the burner works, it doesn't matter whether you burn at the highest speed or a
low speed. The resulting CD will play back exactly the same.

Galen

 

[Ardent]

Assuming the burner works, it doesn't matter whether you burn at the highest speed or a
low speed. The resulting CD will play back exactly the same.

Well, mp3 files burnt at max speed does not work in my DVD player or
car player but play well when burnt at slower speeds. I cannot say why
it is but I found this by trial.

Hope this helps

 

[Mike Torello]

Well, mp3 files burnt at max speed does not work in my DVD player or
car player but play well when burnt at slower speeds. I cannot say why
it is but I found this by trial.

I've done all my burning at about half the drive's rated speed for
years. Dunno if it's saved me from any problems or not... and I'm not
going to find out either.

Ain't in no rush.