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Where did data go?

by jle4 Jun 6, 2007 3:15AM PDT

I purchased a CD containing data at a conference I attended I Dec. 2005.
I have listened to it, and made a copy for a friend. I recently tried to listen again, both on my computer and CD player and it shows up as blank. What could have happened to the data? Thanks, M

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If it's a burned cd ...

by Kees Bakker Jun 6, 2007 4:13AM PDT

this can happen. They don't have eternal life, especially if not stored carefully (at least: in a dark environment).

If it's a professionally made CD (that uses other technics) it should last at least 50 years. But I assume they burned it themselves.

Better contact the organisator and ask if he has another one for you.

Kees

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Thanks

by jle4 Jun 7, 2007 1:21PM PDT

Thanks, will give it a try.

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You might try isobuster ...

by Kees Bakker Jun 7, 2007 5:23PM PDT

from http://www.smart-projects.net/cdrecovery.php

It's described as The Ultimate CD/DVD and BD/HD DVD data recovery software. Worth a try to see what it can find.

Kees

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