How to Recover CD Files
CDs allow you to transport information from one computer to another. Not only are they almost 700 times larger then the old floppy disk, but they are lightweight, durable and best of all, inexpensive. However, like most memory devices, files on a CD can become corrupted and will not open, making them useless. Luckily, it's possible to recover all information stored on these corrupted files.
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Instructions
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Download "Recovery Toolbox for CD" free software by following the link provided in the Resources section at the bottom of the page. Click "Download" and then "Save File" when asked if you would like to save the file.
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Double-click the newly downloaded file. It will appear in either a "Downloads" pop-up window, or as an icon on the desktop. Click "OK" and then "Run" when asked if you would like to run the program.
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Click "Next" when the installation wizard launches, then follow the remaining prompts to complete the installation.
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Insert your CD and then launch "Recovery Toolbox for CD." Select the CD from the pop-up window and click "Next."
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Select a location on the hard drive where you would like the recovered files to go and click "Next." The software will now scan the CD.
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Select the files you wish to recover and place on the computer when the scan has finished by checking the box next to their names, then click "Next." The files will now be recovered and placed onto the computer's hard drive.
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