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CD-RW Overwrite a CD With New Data

What is covered:

This tutorial will show step by step instructions on how to overwrite a CD with new data. Note: The CD used must be a CD-RW disc. Discs marked with CD-R will not overwrite. They are for single use only.

Step 1: For instructions up until insertion of CD click on the link and follow steps 1 to 3:

Step 2: Add blank CD-R or CD-RW into compact disc drive

Please Insert Disc Pop Up Window

Step 3: Erase CD-RW disc and Click Yes
(Note: A CD-R disc cannot be reused)

Erase Disc Pop Up Window

Step 4: Nero will erase CD-RW disc ready for burning

Nero Ready to Burn CD Window

For further instructions on how to burn a data disc follow the link:

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