Re: Formatting CD's

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From: relic
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:30

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~Zaitsev wrote:
> 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.

Are you sure you don't mean DirectCD? It's bundled with EZ CD and has the 
"Format" option.

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