How Do You Format A Recordable CD?
The Windows operating system makes it easy to format your media. The Windows operating system has internal processes that allow you to format a CD or DVD without the use of expensive, external programs. Windows also allows you to format CDs so they can be used similar to a hard drive. You can drag-and-drop your files to the CD and “close” it after you’ve copied your files. Insert a blank CD into your burner. Windows automatically detects that the CD you inserted is a blank disc, so it prompts you with the option to format it. Click “Burn files to disc.” Enter a new name for the CD. This name is displayed in “My Computer” when you view your list of drives. The name can be any name that helps you recognize the media in your machine. Click “Show formatting options.” There are two formats available: Live File System and Mastered. The Live File System is specifically for Windows machines. It allows you to use the disc similar to a hard drive. You can continue saving files until the CD is fu
