CD - RW not format. What should I do?

When I insert a new CD - RW I am presented with 2 options.  I select the option to put in shape as a USB and after a few minutes, I get the message "Windows was unable to complete the format".  This happens on my Win7 and my Vista computers.  What should I do next.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/which-CD-or-DVD-format-should-I-use tells me that if I want to use the CD on a computer running XP I can't use the version 2.50 of the trainer.  How can I check the version of the format?

A few days earlier, I ignored the "unable to complete the format' and copied an Excel file on the disk.  The CD can be read on a computer running XP, but when I tried saving the file, I was told that Excel could not save this drive (I don't remember the exact error message), and that I should save it locally and then copy the file using Windows Explorer.  This also does not work.  How to create CD that can be easily used on my computers at home and XP of a college system?

Hi NatalieKehr

 

Welcome to the Microsoft community!

You can not save Excel in a disk.

1. what CD - RW do you use?

2 have you tried using a different brand or another CD - RW disc?

Respond with more information so that we can better help you.

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Suggestions for a question on the help forums

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

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