formating a cd game disk

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  1. pspslim8

    pspslim8 Member

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    i wanted to format my game disk because i never play it and i want to put stuff on it. when i delete it it says can not delete files on disk are read only. then i uncheck the box read only and it says a error. is it possible to format the game disk. please help also is there a program to do it.
     
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    Unless it is a CD-RW, you can't erase it.

    CD-ROM stands for CD-READ ONLY MEMORY.

    If it's a pressed (store-bought) CD, IT'S READ ONLY!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Blink, Blink, the sound of a jaw dropping.
     
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    it is a cd rom. so i can't do anything to delete it?
     
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    If it's a pressed (store bought) disc, and not a burnt CD-RW disc, you can't do anything to it except play it.

    No, you can't delete the data.

    No, you can't reuse the disc.
     
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    se just about anything, and fire seems to cure all. I hope this helps you in your quest to exterminate all the data from that particular disk.
    Go to the dollar store, you can find blank CD's for about 7-10ยข each.
     

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