Write protect component for re-writable compact disc

A re-writable compact disk write-protect component comprising (a) an opaque annular ring, wherein the annular ring covers the File Allocation Table section of the readable side of a re-writable compact disk thus inhibiting writing to the re-writable compact disk while still permitting reading of the re-writable compact disk, (b) an adhesive located on one side of the annular ring to the File Allocation Table section of secure the annular ring to the re-writable compact disk, and (c) an at least partly removable liner to cover the adhesive.