How do you make a DVD-R blank again?

How to Reuse a Formatted Dvd-R/Rw

Place the DVD-RW disc into the DVD burner of the computer. Video of the Day.
Click “Start”.
Click “Computer”.
Click on the DVD-RW icon.
Click “Erase this Disc”. Your operating system will delete all of the files on the DVD-RW disc. Once that process is complete, you can reuse the disc.

Are CD R and DVD-R the same?

CD-R and DVD-R are optical disc storage formats. DVD-R discs have much more storage space, but CD-R discs work with more devices. CD-Rs are an older medium, but they still get the job done, although USB flash drives have replaced the role of CD-R and DVD-R discs in many cases.

How do I make a DVD-R writable?

How to Make a Rewritable DVD-R

Insert the blank DVD-R into the drive in the PC.
Click “Start” on the taskbar at the bottom of the desktop.
Find the “Computer” icon at the bottom of the left pane in the window.
Type in a name for the DVD disc in the “Disc Title” section, such as “My DVD-RW” disc.

Which is better CD-R or DVD R?

Talking of differences, the data in a DVD is advanced in quality and sharpness and video files in DVD’s are of HD quality, and if you wish to store films, it is better to use a DVD-R instead of a CD-R as not only is the video quality better, more space means you can store up to 5 films in a DVD-R, while a CD-R can hold …

Can you play a CD-R in a DVD player?

Such a CD-ROM or a data CD cannot be played back on a DVD player. Most DVD players can play audio CDs only. However, one can create a CD which is not really like any commercial audio CD but a data CD that contains audio tracks in MP3 or other new formats (not WAV).

How do I make a DVD-R?

To write files to a CD or DVD:

Place an empty disc into your CD/DVD writable drive.
In the Blank CD/DVD-R Disc notification that pops up at the bottom of the screen, select Open with CD/DVD Creator.
In the Disc Name field, type a name for the disc.
Drag or copy the desired files into the window.
Click Write to Disc.