What to do with a scratched DVD?

[BurnerHEAD]

I think we all know the scenario when AnyDVD puts out a File IO 3 error and you're screwed.

Let's say then you can't exchange the disc, but still want to back it up.

Does anyone know a tool that let's you skip unreadable sectors?

Thank you!
BurnerHEAD

 

[mike_r]

I use displex and then read with a old slow DVD rom. Generally they are much more forgiving than the newer cheap ones. I've never had a failure, even when the kids used a DVD to clean the floor.

 

[BurnerHEAD]

I use displex and then read with a old slow DVD rom. Generally they are much more forgiving than the newer cheap ones. I've never had a failure, even when the kids used a DVD to clean the floor.

Thanks for that. I ordered one of these and let's see if it works.

What software do you use?

Can you or someone else recommend a softare for skipping unreadable sectors?

Best Regards,
BurnerHEAD

 

[mike_r]

Just CloneDVD after that.

 

[tabl10s]

Displex.

Where's the best place to purchace?

 

[mike_r]

I buy on ebay.

 

[Clams]

Same here.

 

[BurnerHEAD]

okay, got that displex and a microfiber cloth and polished the disc.
The disc was not recognized anymore, after the polishing.
The Displex had no effect whatsoever on disc 1.

Disc 2 just had few small scratches and it worked for that one.

Thank you!

I used Unstoppable Copier to copy the content of disc 1, at least the part that was still readable!

Best Regards,
BurnerHEAD

 

[Pelvis Popcan]

There is only one tool that I have used that can repair heavy damage:

http://www.jfjeasypro.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRL4IlBZHcU

 

[Kronik]

Many options available

There is only one tool that I have used that can repair heavy damage:

http://www.jfjeasypro.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRL4IlBZHcU

This unit is the base of disc repair. Very limited and not cost effective when you include the price of supplies. There is a myriad of more functional units available. RTI's ECO line of units is much better suited to fixing a variety of disc formats. DGT (Disc-Go-Tech) offers some pretty versatile units as well. although these units are commercial and do cost a bit more than the $100 you would drop for an easypro. But these higher end machines require little to no operator intervention, and supplies on a per disc basis are much less expensive than JFJ's. For more information about disc repair units and supplies, try this site (they have a blog for questions) http://www.discmagic.ca