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RW discs, including CD-RW and DVD-RW, are rewritable optical media that can be erased and reused. On Windows, users sometimes encounter issues such as discs being locked as read-only before they are full, as seen in Windows 7. Another common challenge is reformatting used DVD-RW discs to the Mastered format, which is required by some DVD players for compatibility, as opposed to the default Live File System format in Windows Vista. These topics cover troubleshooting and formatting techniques for RW discs on Windows systems.
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    Windows 7 How to Prevent Windows 7 Making RW Disc Read-Only

    Hello again, Is there any way to prevent Windows 7 locking RW discs before they are full? It seems to happen long before the disc is full and on a whim. (Windows-7 Professional 64-bit with good quality CD-RWs) Regards, Cheemag
    • Cheemag
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    • cd-rw disc management professional read only rw discs storage troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Mastered formatted DVDs

    I recently purchased a rather expensive DVD player that can play .avi files. However, I discovered that it will only play them after they have been burned to a DVD that has been Mastered formatted. This requires a new, unformatted disc. I use -RW discs. I have plenty of those -RW discs but they...
    • grafxman
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    • avi files cd burning disc dvd mastered format media formats reformat rw discs windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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