"I accidentally formatted my CD-RW and all the pictures and movie files saved on it got deleted. Are there any CD/DVD recovery solutions that can help retrieve deleted files from the CD?"

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Workable Solutions Step-by-Step Troubleshooting | **Workable Solutions** | **Step-by-Step Troubleshooting** | | --- | --- | | Repair a Damaged CD |

Step 1. Clean the surface.

Step 2. Apply some toothpaste...Full Steps

| | Additional Tip - Recover Data |

Step 1. Select the location and start scanning.

Step 2. Preview and choose files.

Step 3. Restore lost data...Full Steps

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Top 3 Free CD DVD Data Recovery Software

CD-RW and DVD-RW discs are rewritable, allowing you to upload, save, delete, and modify files multiple times. However, there may be instances when you accidentally delete the information you need from them. When this happens, you know how frustrating it can be to try to recover your data. But don't worry! An efficient CD/DVD data recovery solution that works well in all data loss situations – such as restoring deleted files from CDs, CD-RWs, DVDs, or DVD-RWs, or retrieving lost or inaccessible data from formatted, damaged, or scratched CDs/DVDs – can come to your rescue. In this article, we'll introduce you to the top 3 free CD/DVD data recovery software options.

1. CD Recovery Toolbox

Advantage: Scans any CD or DVD disc to find and recover as much of the lost data, files, or information as possible.

Disadvantages: None specific.

Restore data from a CD using CD Recovery Toolbox

2. CDCheck translates to "CD Check" in Chinese, which typically refers to a software tool used for detecting errors and verifying the integrity of data on CD discs.

Pros: Scans discs, recovers discs, and defragments.

The downside: you need to register as a CDCheck Online user, activate your account, log in to CDCheck Online, and request your free license.

Use CD Check to Verify CD Data Recovery

The Unstoppable Copier

Pros: Small program. Easy to use.

Drawbacks: The program does not guarantee recovery of all lost data from damaged media, but it's certainly worth a try.

Recover CD data with Unstoppable Copier

By comparing them, you can learn about the pros and cons of these 3 free CD/DVD data recovery tools and choose the one that best suits your situation to effectively and easily recover deleted files from CD-RW or DVD-RW discs.

How to Repair a Damaged CD

If your CD is scratched and unplayable, you can try to fix it manually so that you can play it again. The easiest way is to clean it with toothpaste or some polish. Let's take a look:

Step one: Clean the disc's surface with a soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. If there are oily stains, you can use isopropyl alcohol.

Make sure there are no fingerprints or dust particles. Don't scrub too hard.

Step two: Apply some toothpaste to the scratch and rub it in gently with a cloth, moving from the center outward.

Repair Damaged CD Manually

If you do it right, you should see the scratch gradually disappear, but results vary. It works sometimes, and sometimes it doesn't.

Additional Tip: Use the Tools Data Recovery Wizard to easily recover lost files

While tools Data Recovery Wizard can't help you recover lost data from CD/DVD discs, it supports retrieving all lost files from internal and external storage devices, including HDD, SSD, SD card, memory card, USB flash drive, and more. So, you can use this software to recover lost data from most data loss situations. It's easy and simple enough for all computer users.

    • Recover deleted, formatted, or inaccessible data from various data loss scenarios.
    • Safely and completely restore photos, audio, music, and emails from any storage device.
    • Retrieve data from the Recycle Bin, hard drives, memory cards, flash drives, digital cameras, and camcorders.

Step 1. Launch the Windows tool for file recovery on your computer. Select the exact location from where you lost your files and then click on the 'Scan' button.

Select the location to scan

Step 2. The software will immediately start scanning the drive and display the deleted files in a short while. If you find the required file during the scan, you can stop the scanning process. To locate the desired file quickly, use the 'File Type Filter.'

Select the files you want to recover Select the files you want to recover

Step 3: Select the files you want to recover, such as Word, Excel, PDF, photos, videos, or emails, and then click the "Recover" button. You can browse and choose a different location to save your recovered files.

Recover Lost Data