Windows 10: Unable to format CD

Discus and support Unable to format CD in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am unable to format or read a cd. The drive is recognized and said to be working properly. I uninstalled and reinstalled the CD drive. I am also... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Al4Wx, Dec 19, 2020.

  1. Al4Wx Win User

    Unable to format CD


    I am unable to format or read a cd. The drive is recognized and said to be working properly. I uninstalled and reinstalled the CD drive. I am also unable to launch troubleshooter.

    :)
     
    Al4Wx, Dec 19, 2020
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  2. Win 10 fails to format cd-r

    Hi Clarky,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are unable to format the CD/DVD to the right format to play the audio. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • How are you trying to burn the CD/DVD?
    • Are you using any third party software to burn it to audio media?
    • Are you getting any error messages/Codes?
    Please post to us with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Dec 19, 2020
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  3. Unable to format CD

    The used CDs from this spindle can still be read, can delete & reformat them without a problem.



    It is the new unused CDs from this same spindle which will not format. “Unable to complete format”.



    My laptop computer is an Acer E5-575G-53VG.



    I’m not comfortable modifying the registry as suggested in method #5 of your message.



    Since my husband & I are both having the same problem with two different computers, we are guessing that this problem was caused by a Windows update. But we may need someone with more technical computer skills than we have
    to help us if the registry is involved.
     
    SharonSchorr, Dec 19, 2020
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  4. BobGlik Win User

    Unable to format CD

    unable to read UDF format CD on Vista desktop

    unable to read UDF format CD on Vista desktop ?

    Other CD/DVD formats OK

    UDF CD properties shows 200+ MB data on disc but will not open any folder or file on disc.

    I guess I need a reader of some type. Can you please suggest some basic simple alternatives to try ?

    thanks
     
    BobGlik, Dec 19, 2020
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