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Thank God its Friday.Im formating

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Name: gsl (by Buddy S)
Date: May 27, 2005 at 05:02:57 Pacific
Subject: Thank God its Friday.Im formating
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Hello friends.
Friday is my favourite day of the week.
I need help how to format a crdw cd becaus i have some important programs i want to save to.
I cant understand the diference in using fast format then slow,slow format takes some long time near an hour.

im using windows xp & i uses easy creator cd 5.Thank you friends and have a happy weekend.
Linda


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Response Number 1
Name: dlublink
Date: May 27, 2005 at 05:07:31 Pacific
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Fast formatting formats the entire disc. Short formatting formats the table of contents.

Programs that allow quick write access to CDs often require a full format the first time.

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Response Number 2
Name: Lijiman
Date: May 27, 2005 at 06:13:27 Pacific
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Also keep in mind that a "full erase" will physically (or visually) erase the circular line from the cd.

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Response Number 3
Name: gsl (by Buddy S)
Date: May 27, 2005 at 06:48:54 Pacific
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Wow thank you for been so helpful friends.
I should have mentioned that the crdw cd isnt new. Its 1 month old and full of songs that i doesnt need anymore.
Thank you for been my friends.
Linda


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