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Article #1096Re: Formatting CD's
From: ~Zaitsev
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:16
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:16
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brs wrote: > A simple question from a novice. > > How do you format a Blank CD in Windows XP so can use as a "floppy" > > Can do this using IN CD but CD only work on the drive with IN CD. When put > into another drive the properties say the Disc is full even though nothing > is on it. > > Thanks > > BRS > > To address your question (without the digressions): From my experience you can't without another (yet another) software package. EZ CD Creator has been good for me. It will format your CD and keep it open until you 'finalize' it. However, it can only be read on the burner CD until it's closed. Then on any machine.
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