How can you delete a folder/file/etc. on a read only DVD+R?

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I was trying to get my cd mounted (that problem got fixed), but I burned something to my cd as a test and now I can't get it off.

did you fill the dvd or did you leave space?? you can still use the empty space but the written part is permanently used — Akisame, Jun 23 '14 at 00:16

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 22 '14 at 21:37

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If it is an CD-R, you just can't.

If it's an CD-RW you need to delete the disc before adding new content. Delete a folder on CD is nothing I'm aware of it's possible at all. If you need so, you should make a backup of your CD and complete reburn it.

answered Jun 22 '14 at 21:37

frlan

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Sorry, I should have said DVD+R. – Zoomerhimmer Cashwall Rubonik Jun 22 '14 at 23:54
Same as for CD-R – frlan Jun 23 '14 at 06:09

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 23 '14 at 00:32

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You can't, DVD+R is a write-once, read-only disc. you can read more about it here

answered Jun 23 '14 at 00:32

Francis

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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If it's a DVD-RW, you need to format the DVD.

If it's a DVD-+R, usually you can't. However, if your DVD-R writing software used packet writing and a compatible filesytem (e.g. UDF), then it might be possible to make the already written files invisible. Sometimes this is also referred to as writing "sessions". Here is how to write such a DVD in Brasero.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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answered Jun 23 '14 at 00:32

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How can you delete a folder/file/etc. on a read only DVD+R?

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