cdrw erasing

[zoerb]

i have an artec cd burner, and for some reason i cant erase cdrw. i have tried multiple programs (cd-mate, nero, built in windows eraser), and none work. the burner burns discs just fine however. is the cd burner the problem? how can i fix it, or do i need to replace it?

 

[BxSlipSk8718]

my frined has the same problem with same burner its not compaable with alot of CD's i suggest getting a new 1

 

[Apokalipse]

yeh I think the burner itself can't erase cd's
Sony drives are really good, ive got 1