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How do I over-write files on a DVD -RW disc...?
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I have just purchased some DVD -RW discs and have placed several files on one of them.
I am using Nero express and it seems that I am able to delete the files I no longer need (when Nero accesses the disc) by simply selecting the files I no longer require and clicking "delete."
The problem is this doesn't actually increase the amount of space left on the DVD.
My understanding was that while you can't delete files on a DVD -RW you can in fact over-write them.
However when I delete most of the files and try to add new files - it tells me that there is not enough space left on the disc.
How do I over-write the files I no longer require? How do I make sure it doesn't over-write files that I still need?
I apologize for being such a noob in this area but we all have to start somewhere right...?
Thanks for your help.
I am using Nero express and it seems that I am able to delete the files I no longer need (when Nero accesses the disc) by simply selecting the files I no longer require and clicking "delete."
The problem is this doesn't actually increase the amount of space left on the DVD.
My understanding was that while you can't delete files on a DVD -RW you can in fact over-write them.
However when I delete most of the files and try to add new files - it tells me that there is not enough space left on the disc.
How do I over-write the files I no longer require? How do I make sure it doesn't over-write files that I still need?
I apologize for being such a noob in this area but we all have to start somewhere right...?
Thanks for your help.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Quick erase basically adds a flag to the disc that says "I am empty - you can overwrite any data on here", but leaves the data fairly intact (though not accessible through normal methods). It is fairly quick to do (!).
A full erase will take longer (dependent on how much data the disc held) and will actually make the disc as close to actually blank as possible. This may take some time!
I generally use quick, though sometimes if a disc has been playing up a full erase will correct errors. If you're worried about data security, smash the disc into lots of little bits rather than trust a full erase.
A full erase will take longer (dependent on how much data the disc held) and will actually make the disc as close to actually blank as possible. This may take some time!
I generally use quick, though sometimes if a disc has been playing up a full erase will correct errors. If you're worried about data security, smash the disc into lots of little bits rather than trust a full erase.