Tips to recover scratched CDs
Don't you feel like crying every time you add another discto your pile of scratched discs. Trashing that disc which contained yourfavorite songs, pics, files, games or videos is not easy.
Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time your fav CD isscratched:
Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time your fav CD isscratched:
Home Remedy :
here's an easy home remedy, which might give you thedesired results. Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch and polish theCD with a soft cloth and any petroleum-based polishing solution (like clearshoe polish). Squirt a drop of Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Technology tothe rescue
There are many softwares available on the net, which enable the recoveryof the CD data. BadCopy Pro is one such software, which can be used to recoverdestroyed data and files from a range of media.
Just a few clicks is all it requires to recover the discfrom almost all kind of damage situation; be it corrupted, lost data,unreadable or defective.
DiskDoctors is another popular company, which offersboth software and solutions to recover data from a scratched CDs andDVDs.
General Tips:
* Always wipe the CD from the center outward withstratight spoke-like strokes. Wiping CDs in circles will create more scratches.
* Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannot repair the disc. HINT: Holdthe disc up to a light with the graphics layer facing the light source. If youcan see light thru the scratches at any point then the disc may be irreparableand or exhibit loading or playing errors.
* Clean your Disc players lens regularly with a suitable product to ensureoptimal viewing pleasure.
* Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean both sides of the disc.Wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the outer edge.
* If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprint or smudge, use aspecialized DVD disc polishing spray to clean the disc.
* Only handle the disc by its outer edge and the empty hole in the middle. Thiswill help prevent fingerprints, smudges or scratches.
* Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannot repair the disc. HINT: Holdthe disc up to a light with the graphics layer facing the light source. If youcan see light thru the scratches at any point then the disc may be irreparableand or exhibit loading or playing errors.
* Clean your Disc players lens regularly with a suitable product to ensureoptimal viewing pleasure.
* Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean both sides of the disc.Wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the outer edge.
* If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprint or smudge, use aspecialized DVD disc polishing spray to clean the disc.
* Only handle the disc by its outer edge and the empty hole in the middle. Thiswill help prevent fingerprints, smudges or scratches.
Statistics:
*Fingermarks/prints cause 43% of disc problems!
* General wear & tear causes 25% ofdisc problems!
* Player-related issues cause 15% of discproblems!
* User-related issues cause 12% of discproblems!
* PlayStation 2 machine scratches cause 3%of disc problems!
* Laser rot (a manufacturer error) causes2% of disc problems!
* General wear & tear causes 25% ofdisc problems!
* Player-related issues cause 15% of discproblems!
* User-related issues cause 12% of discproblems!
* PlayStation 2 machine scratches cause 3%of disc problems!
* Laser rot (a manufacturer error) causes2% of disc problems!
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