Trouble re-writing high speed CD-RWs

Question

I have a NEC NR-7900A CD-RW drive, which is capable of writing CD-RWs at up to 10X. I have used my CD-RW drive many times to write and rewrite 4X CD-RWs. I recently purchased some blank 4X-12X CD-RWs (TDKs). I am able to write these disks at 10X, but I cannot subsequently erase and rewrite them. I can still erase and rewrite my 4X CD-RWs, just not the higher speed blank media. According to the documentation on the Dell website, my NEC 7900A is compatible with these higher speed media.  I have tried several different software packages (Roxio, Nero, MusicMatch, etc.) and they all have exactly this same problem.  I'm able to write the CD-RW the first time at 10X, but I can't erase and rewrite it. Any ideas?

Predator · Answer

Hi David,Some Members stated problems with the higher speed discs, recommending a complete format before being able to write to them again. Dell has a firmware release for this drive that addresses issues with 32x CD-R media but wherther it can help with your current problem I cannot say, sorry. You have tried various burning software with the same results, other than trying a different brand of media, I do not have much more to offer.Best Regards God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell thedifference.

davejohn · Answer

David, I have the NR-9100A which is similiar.  I haven't had any problems writing and erasing Sony CD-RW's at 10X.  You might want to give them a try. Dave

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