HOW TO: Erase Files From A CDRW Disc In Windows XP
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Note: You can only erase a CD-RW disc. This option is not available if using CD-R media.

You can delete files from a CD-RW disc by performing the following steps:

  1. Place the CD-RW disc in your CDRW drive.
  2. Click Start then click My Computer.
  3. Right-click the CD-RW drive icon and select Open from the context menu.
  4. Select Erase this CD-RW from the CD Writing Tasks bar in the left-hand pane of Explorer to start the CD Writing Wizard.
  5. Click Next to begin the wizard's erase process. A progress dialog box will display and confirm that XP has erased the files from your CD-RW disc.


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Published: 5/10/2002
Last Updated: 6/5/2002
Article Type: HOW TO