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Question

How do I burn (add) new files on CD R?

by Jan 19, 2014 5:54AM PST

I previously burned one file and now I want to add more.

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That's called Multi-Session
by Forum moderator Jan 19, 2014 6:04AM PST

And many computers and especially AudioCD players have trouble with such things.

I'm giving you the title or what its called but would never rely on it.
Bob

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CD R
by Roscoepa Jan 19, 2014 7:07AM PST

Thanks but I cannot do that. I am hoping that knows about iMac can help me.

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Why yes I know about that.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 19, 2014 7:09AM PST
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CD-R
by Jan 19, 2014 7:32AM PST

Once you have finalized and/or removed the disk from the drive it is a done deal, no adding, Windows or Mac. The only disk(s) with which to do this are CD/RW DVD/RW then, with the proper software you can accomplish the task but not in Windows with base Windows software, after market software is required.

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I'm guessing that the OP is not concerned with what Windows
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Jan 19, 2014 8:39PM PST

can and cannot do.

To answer the question;
Native burning with OS X finalizes the CD/DVD which effectively prevents any further writing to that disk.

That said, it can be done when using Toast, disk burning software for Mac, but even then you have to hunt for the preference.

P

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