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How to Delete Songs From a Burned CD

Although most burned CDs cannot be altered once data is written on them, it is possible to remove songs from a burned CD-RW, otherwise known as a re-writable CD. But keep in mind that songs cannot be erased one at a time from your CD-RW. Be sure to create a backup of any of the songs you'd like to keep before proceeding to erase your CD.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with CD burner
  • CD-RW
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Instructions

  1. On a Mac

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      Insert a burned CD-RW into your computer.

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      Click on the Finder, select "Applications" and open "Disc Utility."

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      Select the "Erase" tab.

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      Select the CD-RW disc in the menu on the left-hand side of Disc Utility.

    • 5

      Click the "Erase" button and your computer will proceed to erase the songs from your burned CD-RW.

    On a PC

    • 6

      Insert a burned CD-RW into your computer.

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      Click on "My Computer."

    • 8

      Right click the CD-RW and select "Open."

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      Select "Erase this CD-RW" under the "CD Writing Tasks" heading. After selecting "Erase this CD-RW," the CD Writing Wizard will appear.

    • 10

      Select "Next" and your computer will proceed to erase the songs from your burned CD-RW.

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