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How to Remove Music From a CD

Almost everyone has lots of CDs they have made in the past that they would like to use again, but not everyone knows that you can easily erase the data or music on those discs. However, only a rewritable CD can be erased and used again. These CDs are designated by the CD-RW label. A program for removing music from a CD comes installed on your computer. However, the method for removal is slightly different between PC and Macintosh computers.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with CD burner
  • CD-RW
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Instructions

  1. PC

    • 1

      Insert the CD from which you want to remove music or data into your computer.

    • 2

      Click the "Start" button, which is located in the task bar.

    • 3

      Select "Computer."

    • 4

      Click the "CD Burner" icon and click "Erase this disc."

    • 5

      Follow the instruction process, called a "wizard," that appears to remove the music from your CD. Once it is completed, you may remove the CD and use it again for storage of data or music.

    Macintosh

    • 6

      Insert the CD you want to remove music from into your computer.

    • 7

      Click the "Finder" icon, which is located in the toolbar.

    • 8

      Select "Applications."

    • 9

      Select "Utilities."

    • 10

      Double-click "Disc Utility."

    • 11

      Open the "Erase" tab in the "Disc Utility."

    • 12

      Highlight your CD to select it within the "Disc Utility."

    • 13

      Click "Erase" to remove the music from your CD.

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