Data recovery from DVD
Recovering data from a DVD can be quite a difficult task, especially if the disc is damaged or has physical problems. However, in some cases, you can try the following methods:
1. Check the condition of the disc: It is possible that there are scratches or other visible damage on the surface of the DVD. If this is detected, the chances of successful data recovery can be significantly reduced.
2. Use specialized software: There are software tools for data recovery from CD/DVD discs (for example, IsoBuster). The utility scans the contents and allows you to extract files from damaged partitions.
3. Try cleaning the disk: Some boot errors can be caused by dirt or stains on the disk itself. Cleaning with a soft cloth without using abrasive materials can solve this problem
4. Connect a second optical drive: The program is not always the root of evil, sometimes the problem is only in the drive. Try using a second DVD drive or even an external USB drive to read data from the damaged disc.
5. Turn to professionals: If all the above methods did not help, you can turn to a data recovery specialist for help. They have access to more advanced equipment and software tools that can be useful when working with damaged media.
In any case, I recommend creating regular backup copies of your data on various types of drives (hard disk, SSD, cloud storage) to avoid information loss in the future.