DVD re-writable problem?

Question

I copied 3.62 GB of data on to a re-writable DVD instead of erasing it. Now there is no data on the disc but it shows used space as 3.62 GB and 690 MB of free space. Now I am unable to erase my disc. What should I do to erase the disc and get the space back?

On a side note why are you wasting your time with DVD-RWs in this day and age? 4GB USB sticks cost less than a cinema ticket. Regular DVD-Rs cost less than bubblegum. — Manos Dilaverakis, Nov 25 '09 at 14:39

score 4 · Answer 1 · edited Sep 01 '11 at 02:52

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You aren't supposed to format a DVD-RW. Use something like CDBurnerXP's erase function:

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edited Sep 01 '11 at 02:52

Gareth

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answered Nov 25 '09 at 14:30

score 4 · Answer 2 · edited Sep 01 '11 at 02:52

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Another free alternative:

ImgBurn

edited Sep 01 '11 at 02:52

Gareth

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answered Nov 25 '09 at 15:12

ricbax

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score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 25 '09 at 23:28

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if you don't want to install additional software, use InfraRecorder Portable.

Go to Actions > Erase/Format Disc...

answered Nov 25 '09 at 23:28

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Nov 25 '09 at 17:35

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As stated elsewhere, you need to erase the DVD-RW before using it again. I have a very simple low profile program I use called Active@DVD Eraser located here:http://www.ntfs.com/dvd_eraser.htm

answered Nov 25 '09 at 17:35

Patriot

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DVD re-writable problem?

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