Can a CD be repaired?

I have a CD that is perfect on the bottom side, not a scratch, but the top has WinXP etched into it, bad enough that you can see it from the bottom. Is there some kind of fix or is it shot?

 

from what you say, its shot.

 

I don't think you can repair it if it's in the top.

 

Impossible.

 

Since it can be made,it can be repaired.You can contact the saler or manufacturer.

 

I was figuring that since all the data is on the bottom I might have had a chance. Oh well.

 

you can somewhat recover it man. i have had success with the cd recovering thinggy i own. there are some nice whacky ways like using a toothpaste to recover CD's and they work as well.

However what you are describing looks like a lost case already , sorry

 

There are so many CD cleaners available.

 

Try copying the cd. Sometimes that works.

 

clean the CD that could help

 

In my opinion forget about it.

 

Is it just an XP disc? You could just make another one.

 

I dont think it can be repaired

 

What actually happens when you put the CD in the computer? If you go into My Computer (or whatever you use) does it at least give you the CD title/logo?

 

Sounds like you got yourself a new drinks coaster

 

I believe all the data is actually etched into the foil piece of film on the top of the disc, not into the actual plastic.

So technically, you are screwed.

Sorry.

 

Try covering the etching with paint or nail polish, but I think it is shot.

 

Throw it in the microwave and watch the funky light show!! (This will completely
destroy it)

 

Not possible, seems dye layers is ripped off, no way to recover back

 

If its in Top, then its gone. I have 100s of such CDs.


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