"Read Only" files on CD's
I copied some of my own photos and a couple of word documents to a CD-RW - total of about 20mb on a 700mb.
I now want to re-use the cd, but am unable to move the files due to them being "read only". I'm not aware of specifiying that attribute. However, I can't move or delete the files. Nor can I write additional information to the cd as it suggests that there isn't enough room! I've tried changing the read only status, but again the pc won't let me! :confused: Any suggestions?? |
I think you probably messed things up for yourself by not starting the CD in a format that allowed multiple use.
Best bet is probably just to reformat the CD - if you want to put the files back on, just do it via your HD. G |
Thanks Genghis,
But how might I have done that? How do I start in a multiple format? I think what I did was to right-click, and send to Drive E - from my hd in the first place. It's only now that I want to copy the photos back onto my hd (and to reuse the cd) that I discovered the problem. Cheers |
Hi
Did you try opening the file and then try to "Save As" to you PC ? You should really use the computers CD Software to write things like this. Copying as you did does not format the CD correctly to allow it to be RW. I am surpirsed that it wont let you copy, is it definatley RW ? Even a Write only allows you to copy files from it. |
No, haven't tried that option yet, but will do.
The disk is definately RW, but it won't let me copy or re-write etc I'm not sure the pc came/has the the relevant CD Software to write specifically to a CD - should it have..? As I said, I just used right click, and send to.... Of course, my errors could explain why I can no longer write to a CD-RW which has only got 20MB on it with a capacity of what, 700MB.! Cheers HJ |
Download a demo of nero, try their InCD for packet writing, or normal burn for wider compatibility on other drives&sw
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