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theclaw Shyguy                    Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6286 days Last view: 6286 days |
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| I used the built-in 'live filesystem' or whatever it's called Vista has for copying files to DVD. It went smoothly for a while, then gave an error and the DVD writer (Lite-On branded) disappears from the list of drive letters.
So sometime later, I'd restarted Windows and the DVD drive has it's letter as it should. But... Windows thinks this disc (a generic Teon DVD-R 8x) is blank. After tinkering in various recovery programs, I have determined the files are there, yet I do not know how to copy them back onto my hard drive! Please help. The only software I've been able to find is shareware, and won't allow actually recovering files, just viewing them. BTW. I can confirm that retail Vista (I bought Ultimate) upgrades work on pirated XP installations and will indeed pass validation. Strangely, it doesn't seem like the sound works in Albatross18 now though. (edited by theclaw on 02-07-07 04:06 AM) |
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FreeDOS + Giant Red Koopa Legion: freedos = fritos   Since: 11-17-05 From: Seattle Last post: 6285 days Last view: 6285 days |
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| From experience with Windows XP's built-in burning (100% Coaster Rate!), I wouldn't dare to trust Windows Vista's either.
Anyhow, you might be able to recover the files with PhotoRec, but no guarentees (why did you delete the files after burning anyway?). I'm not entirely sure if Windows would allow the sector access on a DVD that would be required, you might need to download and burn RIP if not (and preferably, with real burning software). |
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theclaw Shyguy Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6286 days Last view: 6286 days |
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| If I go into the device manager and scan for hardware changes, the DVD writer (my read-only drive is fine) will become accessible again. No reboot needed.
Here is a screenshot showing those files I'd like to recover. The ROM goodset for Game Gear, EyeToy drivers, Phoenix Wright manga scans, little stuff mostly. Notice the OS/2 folder. This problem originally happened when I tried to copy it's ISOs over. Needless to say, the right half isn't too significant. That's just because I have two monitors connected. Anime-themed, with an automatic wallpaper cycling program to top it off. One of the coolest wallpapers I've found yet. The files aren't too important. I'll probably archive this image as a reminder of what's there, use the DVD for something else, and redownload things should I need them later. Thanks. Edit: link added. (edited by theclaw on 02-07-07 11:33 AM) |
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Koitenshin +∞ Moblin Since: 12-24-05 From: Misery Last post: 6288 days Last view: 6288 days |
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| The only thing you need is ISOBuster and just recover the files from the disc. Since the files are actually on the disc but windows doesn't see them, they're easily recoverable. | |||
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theclaw Shyguy Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6286 days Last view: 6286 days |
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| Yes. However, that won't work unless I could somehow purchase or crack it. The files can't be opened on-disc or copied to another media unless the program is either registered or fully thinks so. I'm not worried this, the data is fairly insignificant.
Though having Windows forget the DVD writer, making me go into Device Manager to remind Windows of it's presence... That does matter. Other various CD/DVD tools cause that to happen also, not just the built-in ones. Again, my read-only DVD drive is unaffected. |
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Koitenshin +∞ Moblin Since: 12-24-05 From: Misery Last post: 6288 days Last view: 6288 days |
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Don't tell me you made a UDF dvd disc. 
If you did you will have a VERY hard time getting the data back. Even ISO Buster doesn't like those much. |
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FreeDOS + Giant Red Koopa Legion: freedos = fritos Since: 11-17-05 From: Seattle Last post: 6285 days Last view: 6285 days |
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| PhotoRec is filesystem-independent. It wouldn't matter if it's in HFS, all that would be required is access to the sectors and hopefully the disc was burned correctly. |
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