Delete CDs/DVDs

[660207]

Hello,

 

is it possible to delete all data from a CD/DVD

without creating a new disk?

[Cynthia]

Yes if it's a re rewritable disc.

 

Write Mode -> Tools -> Device -> Erase disc

[660207]

Thanks Cynthia

[660207]

Tried to erase a DVD+RW.

I've chosen quick erase but ImgBurn says,

it has to do a full erase first before I

can do a quick one (hm, don't know the sense of doing a quick

after a full erase).

Nero does this in seconds - quick erase was no problem

[LIGHTNING UK!]

ImgBurn defaults to formatting discs properly, Nero doesn't.

 

Just look at the 'Formatted' status in the Disc Info panel on the right.

[660207]

Hi,

 

problem with erase a DVD+RW. Data was recorded with a LG VHS/DVD recorder. It works with Nero - all other free Apps fails.

 

Maybe this helps?!

 

SONY DVD RW DW-G121A HYS3 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+RW

Disc Information:
Status: Complete
State of Last Session: Complete
Erasable: Yes
Formatted: No (Started)
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 2.295.104
Size: 4.700.372.992 bytes
Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 4x

TOC Information:
Session 1... (LBA: 0)
-> Track 01  (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 2295103)
-> LeadOut  (LBA: 2295104)

Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: DAXON-D42-00
Book Type: DVD+RW
Part Version: 2
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196.608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2.491.711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: DAXON-D42-00
Book Type: DVD+RW
Part Version: 2
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196.608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 933.023
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

Format Capacities:
DT: 0x02 - NB: 2295104 (0x00230540) - TDP: 2048
FT: 0x26 - NB: 2295104 (0x00230540) - TDP: 0

Performance (Write Speed):
Descriptor 1...
-> B0: 0x00; B1: 0x00; B2: 0x00; B3: 0x00
-> EL: 2295103 (0x0023053F)
-> RS: 16.608 KB/s (12x) - WS: 5.540 KB/s (4x)

 

 

W 17:20:49 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (0/5) - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format

E 17:20:53 Failed to Erase Disc! - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format

E 17:20:53 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:06

Edited April 5, 2010 by 660207

[LIGHTNING UK!]

As you can see...

 

Formatted: No (Started)

 

... that disc hasn't been formatted properly.

 

It's only when you format properly that you detect errors *anywhere* on the disc... and your drive detects one when you format with ImgBurn (because it does it properly)

 

Simply not checking for or being told about an error (a.k.a. Nero style) does not mean it worked!

 

Buy some better DVD+RW discs - i.e. Verbatim ones.

 

You should also update the firmware on your drive - http://www.firmwarehq.com/Sony/DW-G121A/files.html

[660207]

I have this problem just with that LG equipment.

DVDs I recorded with it work fine in every DVD-player,

but I just can delete those DVDs LG recorder or Nero.

So, it can't be a problem with the DVDs, because they are alright,

with all other recorded stuff (without LG).

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Oh ok, you probably know best.

 

Remind me, why am I here again?!

[660207]

You are here because you've made a fantastic program

[eSkRo]

Oh ok, you probably know best.

 

Remind me, why am I here again?!