Problem reading backup files on CDR media (1 Viewer)

[Paul_Nyman]

I cannot read files off my Backup CD-R disc. What can I do? Is there any way to see the contents on this disc or recover data from CD-R media? This is the only copy I have of the data. I never finalized the disc and I wonder if that is why it won't read it now. I didn't have any problems before when I wrote and read data off it. The disc surface is clean too.

Also is there any software that may help me read it or assist me in my situation.

 

[Duane R]

What did you burn your disc with? Nero, EZ-CD, XP? If you burned with one program and try to read it with another without it being finalized, sometimes you'll have the issue that you're encountering now.

 

[Christian Behrens]

If nothing else works, you should have a look at IsoBuster. The basic functionality is free, but if you need its data rescue functions you'll need to register it.

-Christian

 

[brentl]

Are you trying to read this in a cd-rom drive or in a writer??

A regular cd-rom drive won't be able to read an open CD-r.

Brent

 

[Paul_Nyman]

I was able to Finalize the CD-R then I was able to read it on a friends computer who then made me a backup to his portable hardrive. I now can open the data. Thank you for the input from all who responded to my request.

Also I will check out and save that link for IsoBuster just in case I need it ever again!

Again thank you for the help everyone!

 

[Marko Berg]

In addition to IsoBuster, you can use a freeware UDF reader driver such as the one released by Adaptec. You can download it from ZDNet, Download.com etc.