Hi, assuming you use Nero (big assumption i know, not everyone uses it), there is an option in the recorder menu there is a erase rewritable option, choose this then quick format, or if your patient full format, although i never use that option (never seen the benefit). If your using other software, not nero, then there should be a similair option. Hope it helps
Yes i use Prassi Primo Burning Software and that has a small icon with a picture of a dvd/cd with a red ribbon on it. And it works fine.