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I can't get my CD-RW drive to read a disc. Please help me.
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Caff
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_ 		10. July 2002 @ 19:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm having a major problem with my CD-RW drive not being able to read a specific CD-RW. The error message said something like: "Processing error unmounted disc. Backup the data, and reformat." Now, how am I suppose to backup the data if I can't get my drive to read the disc? Am I misunderstanding what it's saying? I have tried several disc, and they all work, except for this one. So there can't be anything wrong with the drive. Please help, I can't afford to lose all the important info on the disc. Thanks a lot.
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Caff
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_ 		10. July 2002 @ 19:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The disc also has some scratch, but I don't think that it could harm anything.
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expertech
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_ 		10. July 2002 @ 19:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
How about trying the 'Recover Files' option of Direct CD?
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Caff
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_ 		10. July 2002 @ 19:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well, I don't use Roxio's Easy CD Creator, I use Nero.
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cd-rw.org
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_ 		11. July 2002 @ 01:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Start by cleaning the disc very well?
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Caff
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_ 		11. July 2002 @ 12:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes, i cleaned the disc pretty good. It has some minor scratches.
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Caff
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_ 		11. July 2002 @ 13:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Um, is it okay for me to post a link? It has the picture of the error.
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cd-rw.org
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_ 		12. July 2002 @ 01:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Of course it is.
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Caff
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_ 		12. July 2002 @ 12:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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cd-rw.org
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_ 		13. July 2002 @ 03:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Try copying the disc with some regular CD software (like Nero), and not with InCD. I think that your CD-RW is damaged.

Good washing maneuver for a CD:
-wash your hands
-rinse the CD with warm water
-wash the CD with dish washing liquid (for hand washing) - rub it gently from the center to outline. Never rub with circular motion.
-Rinse the disc
-Wipe dry with soft non-scratching cloth

Dish washing liquids are very effective against grease and there for good for the purpose.
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Caff
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_ 		13. July 2002 @ 07:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
but i thought washing cds with soap will make the cd open up. You know, expand. So it won't damage it? Thanks for the advice. I will try it later.
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