How to format a CD/DVD?

Have a Del laptop - Latitude D420, Windows XP Pro, I can read CD/DVDs - could write new files to an already used CD.  Must be able to erase existing files and my backup files. I also want to be able to before a new CD/DVD for writing.  Thanks, gene

Hello

1. you use rewritable disks?

2. what application you use to format a DVD?

When you use the system format active files with rewritable discs, such as CD - RW and DVD - RW, you can also erase unwanted files from a disc to recover space, which is not possible with mastered discs.

You can't burn additional files to an ISO image of disks after burning completed, even if the unused space is left on the disk.

For your reference: http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disc-burning-frequently-asked-questions

(For Windows XP)

How to erase files from a CD - RW in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306641

Note: Backup your data before erasing the disc.

For your reference: Cannot delete individual files from a CD - RW in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/294883

Hope this information is useful.

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