Reference number: CH000946

Can I erase or otherwise format a CD?

Question:

Can I erase or otherwise format a CD or CD-R?

Answer:

No. After a CD or CD-R has been created it cannot be edited, erased, formatted, or otherwise modified. If you've created the CD or CD-R and wish to modify it recreate it using a new CD-R.

Additional information:

• See our CD and CD-ROM dictionary definitions for additional information about these term and related information.