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Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After the maximum storage
capacity of a CD-R is reached, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation
for more information). Use blank CD-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on
the CD later.
Blank DVD+/-Rs can be used to permanently store large amounts of data. After you create a
DVD+/-R disc, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is
finalized
or
closed
during the final stage of the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase,
rewrite, or update information on the disc later.
CD-Writable Drives
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
• Use Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after
you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project.
• Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs may not
play in many home or car stereos.
• You cannot create audio DVDs with Roxio Creator Plus.
• Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software
installed.
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-RW Yes Yes Yes
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-RW Yes Yes Yes
DVD+R Yes Yes No
DVD-R Yes Yes No
DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes
DVD-RW Yes Yes Yes
DVD+R DL Yes Yes No
DVD-R DL Maybe No No
DVD-RAM Maybe No No