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There are different types of blank computer media available to consumers, such as DVD-RW or CD-RW disks. These are typically used for copying songs, movies, pictures and backing up data. But, once you decide what you want to store on your blank computer media, you may have to format it first. The following steps will help you formant blank computer media like a DVD-RW disk.

• Once you have purchased your blank computer media disks, insert a disk into the proper CD-ROM drive in your computer. The location of the door will vary by computer.

• Once you have inserted the disk and closed the door, wait for your disk to be recognized by the computer. After your computer has recognized the disk an “auto play” notification screen should appear on your computer or on the taskbar. This screen will prompt you to select the action you would like to perform.

• For this example, we will select “burn files to disc: using Windows” (but do what is appropriate for you). After the selection has been made, you will then be redirected to the appropriate disc burning application. In some cases, you will be asked to enter a title for the disc in which you are creating.

• After you have entered the title of the disc, click “Next.” Another screen will ask you if you are sure you want to continue with the formatting. If you are sure, then click “Yes” to continue, if you are not sure then click “No” to stop the process. Once you have clicked to continue formatting, then you will see a box appear advising you of how long it will take to format the disc. After the formatting is complete, you will then see another box advising you that formatting is complete.

• Once your blank computer media has been formatted, you can click “OK” to continue. Windows Explorer will appear and will provide you with options that are available for the disc. You are now ready to burn files onto the disc.

Formatting blank computer media is a very simple and fast process. Just follow the steps above and you will be on your way to creating new discs full of songs, pictures or any other files you wish to back up.

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