Tips to recover scratched CDs
Don't you feel like crying every time you add another disc to your pile of scratched discs. Trashing that disc which contained your favorite songs, pics, files, games or videos is not easy.
Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time your fav CD is scratched:
Home Remedy :
Here's an easy home remedy, which might give you the desired results. It works and even if it doesnt because of some reason, you got nothing to lose if the CD is already scratched...
Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch and polish the CD with a soft cloth andany petroleum-based polishing solution (like clearshoe polish). Squirt a drop of Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Technology to the rescue:
There are many softwares available on the net, whichenable the recovery of the CD data. BadCopy Pro is onesuch software, which can be used to recover destroyeddata and files from a range of media. Just a few clicks is all it requires to recover thedisc from almost all kind of damage situation; be itcorrupted, lost data, unreadable or defective.
DiskDoctors is another popular company, which offersboth software and solutions to recover data from ascratched CDs and DVDs.
General Tips:
* Always wipe the CD from the center outward withstratight spoke-like strokes. Wiping CDs in circleswill create more scratches.
* Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannotrepair the disc. HINT: Hold the disc up to a lightwith the graphics layer facing the light source. Ifyou can see light thru the scratches at any point thenthe disc may be irreparable and or exhibit loading orplaying errors.
* Clean your Disc players lens regularly with asuitable product to ensure optimal viewing pleasure.
* Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to cleanboth sides of the disc. Wipe in a straight line fromthe centre of the disc to the outer edge.
* If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprintor smudge, use a specialized DVD disc polishing sprayto clean the disc.
* Only handle the disc by its outer edge and the emptyhole in the middle. This will help preventfingerprints, smudges or scratches.
Statistics:
*Fingermarks/prints cause 43% of disc problems!
* General wear & tear causes 25% of disc problems!
* Player-related issues cause 15% of disc problems!
* User-related issues cause 12% of disc problems!
* PlayStation 2 machine scratches cause 3% of discproblems!
* Laser rot (a manufacturer error) causes 2% of discproblems!
Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time your fav CD is scratched:
Home Remedy :
Here's an easy home remedy, which might give you the desired results. It works and even if it doesnt because of some reason, you got nothing to lose if the CD is already scratched...
Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch and polish the CD with a soft cloth andany petroleum-based polishing solution (like clearshoe polish). Squirt a drop of Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Technology to the rescue:
There are many softwares available on the net, whichenable the recovery of the CD data. BadCopy Pro is onesuch software, which can be used to recover destroyeddata and files from a range of media. Just a few clicks is all it requires to recover thedisc from almost all kind of damage situation; be itcorrupted, lost data, unreadable or defective.
DiskDoctors is another popular company, which offersboth software and solutions to recover data from ascratched CDs and DVDs.
General Tips:
* Always wipe the CD from the center outward withstratight spoke-like strokes. Wiping CDs in circleswill create more scratches.
* Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannotrepair the disc. HINT: Hold the disc up to a lightwith the graphics layer facing the light source. Ifyou can see light thru the scratches at any point thenthe disc may be irreparable and or exhibit loading orplaying errors.
* Clean your Disc players lens regularly with asuitable product to ensure optimal viewing pleasure.
* Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to cleanboth sides of the disc. Wipe in a straight line fromthe centre of the disc to the outer edge.
* If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprintor smudge, use a specialized DVD disc polishing sprayto clean the disc.
* Only handle the disc by its outer edge and the emptyhole in the middle. This will help preventfingerprints, smudges or scratches.
Statistics:
*Fingermarks/prints cause 43% of disc problems!
* General wear & tear causes 25% of disc problems!
* Player-related issues cause 15% of disc problems!
* User-related issues cause 12% of disc problems!
* PlayStation 2 machine scratches cause 3% of discproblems!
* Laser rot (a manufacturer error) causes 2% of discproblems!
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