Damaged/Corrupt CD

[Gator3x]

Does anyone know the "best" way to recover a damaged original application CD? I went to reload the program and the disk is unreadable. I have read several methods from forcing the disk to be read and recovered to using qtips and cleaning any possible scratches. Your input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jwmorrice]

Nice little article on removing scratches: http://www.howtodothings.com/electronics/a3474-how-to-remove-scratches-from-a-dvd.html

jwm

 

[enyaw]

Don't know how badly damaged it is but Blockbuster offers a disk repair service. Nominal charge might be worth looking into. I also find Pioneer and Sony drives read alot of "bad" disks just fine. Maybe get an external. Good luck

 

[WoodPeckr]

just call up the company and ask for a replacement...they'll ship it to for a nominal charge.

If it is a pretty old CD, this is your best option.

 

[Gator3x]

Thanks to all, I have some work over the next couple of days!!!!