XP, packet writing and CD-RWs???

[bob]

When I use the built in CD burning capability in XP to
burn data to a CDRW, I cannot erase indiviual files on
the CDRW once burned, but I can add files - I get the
message something like "Read only file - cannot erase -
but you can add files to this CD". It seems XP is
basically treating my CD-RW as a CD-R. No?

I know packet writing software such as InCD can format a
drive such that you can use a CDRW disc as a big floppy
disk - writing and then deleting individual files over
and over.

Can I use the built in XP burning capability to use a
CDRW in this fashion? If so, how?

Thanks
Bob

 

[Nicholas]

The native CD Recording program in Windows XP does not
support the erasure of individual files on a CD-RW CD.
You'll need a third-party CD Recording program if you
desire this feature.

Burning CDs in Windows XP
http://aumha.org/a/xpcd.php

CD Writing Information & Software
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/cdr_info.htm


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Nicholas

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| When I use the built in CD burning capability in XP to
| burn data to a CDRW, I cannot erase indiviual files on
| the CDRW once burned, but I can add files - I get the
| message something like "Read only file - cannot erase -
| but you can add files to this CD". It seems XP is
| basically treating my CD-RW as a CD-R. No?
|
| I know packet writing software such as InCD can format a
| drive such that you can use a CDRW disc as a big floppy
| disk - writing and then deleting individual files over
| and over.
|
| Can I use the built in XP burning capability to use a
| CDRW in this fashion? If so, how?
|
| Thanks
| Bob

 

[bob]

Nicholas - sorry for the late thank you, but...thanks.
Great links - appreciate it.

take care
bob