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Is it a CD-R or CD-RW?

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by thewolfe, Aug 22, 2003.

  1. thewolfe Newcomer, in training Posts: 287

    Is it a CD-R or CD-RW?

    I have some blank CD's but can't tell what they are. Is there a way to tell or a program that I can use to figure it out?
    thewolfe, Aug 22, 2003
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  2. JSR Banned Posts: 730

    well, why?

    just burn it........if it re-writes, great, but, if it doesn't?..................done deal :D
    JSR, Aug 22, 2003
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  3. thewolfe Newcomer, in training Posts: 287

    I am recording something temporary and want to use a CR-RW. Although they only cost pennies, I dont just want to throw it a way.
    thewolfe, Aug 22, 2003
    #3

  4. iss TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,896

    this software will tell you what the media is. it is shareware but free for thirty days.

    http://w510.tm.odessa.ua/soft/cdr_atip/

    or there is this one that is freeware.

    http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,22912,00.asp
    iss, Aug 22, 2003
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  5. ToRN Newcomer, in training Posts: 189

    You can tell by the color. CD-RW's are deep blue while a CD-R is less blue.
    ToRN, Aug 23, 2003
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  6. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT Posts: 4,745

    I know Nero also has a cd reader in it that will tell you what kind of media you have in the drive.
    poertner_1274, Aug 23, 2003
    #6

  7. thewolfe Newcomer, in training Posts: 287

    thanks for the info.
    thewolfe, Aug 23, 2003
    #7
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