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Format options in Windows 7 can become greyed out when trying to format a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, preventing users from performing a quick format or creating an MS-DOS startup disk. This issue may occur even though the format command appears to run and completes without error, but no actual formatting takes place. Common causes include user account permissions, outdated or incompatible drive firmware, or Windows 7 limitations compared to earlier operating systems like Windows XP. Troubleshooting steps often involve checking account type, updating drivers, or using alternative formatting methods.
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    Windows 7 Format options greyed out in Windows 7 ultimate DVD/CD-RW drive!!

    Hi.. I've been trying to format a RW cd throught the usual right click format option in my DVD/CD- RW (E): drive but I notice both format options (quick format & create and MS-DOS startup disk)are greyed out _unlike what used to be accessable in my previous WinXP OS. the command dose run for...
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    • admin rights compatibility disk formatting drive issues dvd/cd-rw file system format options greyed out media management operating system rw cd troubleshooting windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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