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How is data rewritten on a CD?

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you have to use a special software to erase the music off of the CD and then you will have to re-burn the CD

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Yes, a CD - ROM is a non volatile storage.A non volatile storage media retains its stored data even if the power goes off.


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Cd-R's are made so that a person can only put information on them one time and then they will not be able to rewrite on them. Buying CD-RW means these disks can be rewritten many times.


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What is the difference between a CD-R and a CD-RW?

The difference between a CD-R and a CD-RW is the type of dye they use to store data. CD-Rs are intended for long-term archiving and storage. The dye they contain can only be patterned by the laser once. A CD-RW, however, was meant for repeated writing for a short term period. The dye in the CD-RW can be rewritten by a laser, but it is less reliable than a CD-R. A CD-R can last foran estimated 20 to 120 years; a CD-RW will often last less than 5.CD-R is a write once media. Once data is put onto a CD-R is cannot be erased. CD-RW is a media that allows re-writing of data so data can be deleted and re-written if needed.


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You cannot change the data format once it has been written to the CD. You will need to write another CD with the data in music format to play in a CD player.


How much data can a CD hold?

An average CD can hold 700 MB of data.


How does a CD-rom reads data from CD?

It uses a beam of light to "look" at the data. It starts the read on the inside of the CD.


Which storage device doesnt allow the data on it to be erased or rewritten?

What is the name of the storagr device that does not allow the data on it to be erased or re written