How do I format a CD? Computer doesn't recognize CD in drive.

[Jodi Deeley]

Do all purchased CD's come formatted? We used to have to format.
My computer says there is nothing in the drive, when it really is in there.

[John Inzer]

Post by Jodi Deeley
Do all purchased CD's come formatted? We used to have to format.
My computer says there is nothing in the drive, when it really is in there.

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Formatting a CD may be required for packet
writing but otherwise it would not be necessary.
I've burned hundreds and have never formatted one.

Packet Writing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_writing

You may have a problem with your drive.
Maybe the following article will offer some ideas:

(324129) HOW TO: Troubleshoot Issues
That Occur When You Write Data to a CD-R
or CD-RW Optical Disc in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324129
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

[LB]

You may need to buy another CD Drive or maybe the CD is a DVD and you drive
might not support DVD's.

Post by Jodi Deeley
Do all purchased CD's come formatted? We used to have to format.
My computer says there is nothing in the drive, when it really is in there.