I have loads of CDs and DVDs in my archive mostly containing programs, photos and videos. Some of them are either damaged from the edges or scratched.
How can I recover my data on those old disks? Are there any physical implementations before using a recovery software?
What kind of protection methods do you recommend to extend the lifetime of disks?
Best Answer
Clean the disks very carefully, use a light polish like Mr Sheen on scratches or I have used car polish on deeper ones.
Clean off well before use and use good quality reader.
As per WilHil comment Magic iso is good for mounting cd's etc http://www.magiciso.com/