mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 OK here is the problem.'99 'Paq Presario 5700T400mHz processor64mb Ram12.5 GB HDDLG 16X DVD ROMTried to install '98. Installed fine no mouse driver, no graphics color(only 16).Wiping HDD to go with the copy of ME I have. How can I remove the\some scratches from the 2 Recovery CDs. No DiskDR, or anything like that. There are a few zip files on the Recovery CDs that do not copy. Tried to copy to MY HDD to then burn to new cd. Narrowed problem to about 6 zip files accross both CDs. Machine will not install OS. When these files come to copy sys hangs. Even tried to unzip these files on my HDD...ERROR!If I rambled ask and I'll try to clear it up.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martymas Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 hi mike i remember roger chang demonstarting tooth paste to to clear up cd scratches.i cant vouch for it my self.but i was on a thread where some one said it was successful for them.but i cant guarentee this method.it seems you need tooth paste and a soft chamios cloth and rub to the outer of the disk.ive tried to find the article in the screen savers archives.but it may have gone by now marty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screi Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Allsop makes a scratch repair solution..i got some as a"bonus" with some jewel cases i bought at costco..i've never tried it..as i'm as anal with my disks as i was with my old lp's..but my neighbor borrowed it and said it worked great..not sure where you'd buy it..maybe bestbuy..walmart..??wayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 tried Close Up tooth paste with my finger and a wash cloth. Nothing. Same errors same files.CDs smell good now.Thanks for the reply.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nerelda Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I think your best bet is to go down to your local wal-mart and purchase the $7 CD scratch repair kits they sell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowsgonemadd3 Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Or try the tooth paste but rub hard with a old brush! Your finger doesnt work as well ive tried! A brush works a lot better I would try it before I spent seven bucks on that other stuff........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Using colgate whitening formula and a dremel. YEAH Power Tools.Using the clothe buffing pad and toothpaste. I have the cd copied execpt a few files that give a MS Dos error.My previous post~~Folders and file problemsM~~~Edit~~~ErrorCannot copy FACTORY: Invalid MS-DOS function.File name is FACTORY.003File type is .003 FileHaving problems with .003 - .009Error occurs at end of copy process.Copying from cd to my hdd to burn to new cd.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WiredMonkey Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Have you tried flossing it? Sorry, I couldn't resist....*slaps own hand* BAD MONKEY!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 No not yet.Thanks for the smile. Life was looking a bit dim. Guess I'll go do some yard woooo, yard worrrr. Sorry it's hard to say... woorrrrk.Work there I said it. M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BitBangerUSA Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 how's the label side of the cds look?the data layer is closer to that side than the one you're working with.still, the commercial cleaning solution may be your best bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowsgonemadd3 Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Ok to tell if its even repairable put it under a light if you can see holes in it like patches of brighter light than the rest the cd is no good....I floss my cds daily lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Label side appears in good condition.I had the pleasure of scratching the label on a cd of someone. OOOPPPSSS was that you backup I'm sorry...(laced heavily with sarcasim) I said you should dbl check the data on the cd before you format the drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 UPDATE: Found that machine has been down for two weeks. At around 7pm owner hinted that they wanted machine for am on 18th. Still can't get recovery CD to work. My copy of 98 will not load display drivers. Installed 98, shut it down.No A/VNo Burning SoftwareNo Internet pre-setupNo UpdatesNo dust bunnie removal12+ GB HDD with Win 98.I want to say thanks for the help and laughs. This will be a lesson to the owner(s) in proper cd care.Again thanks all. 'Till tommorrow....later today.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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