Bad Sectors

[Smoke286]

How can I check a CD ROM for bad sectors?

 

[LeeJend]

Do you mean a blank or one that is already burned?

Blank - No sectors until you burn it. CD Roms use data correction methods to make up for bad sectors. There are always plenty.

Burned - Try reading it. If it comes baack with an error it's had surface damage.

If your asking about intentional bad sectors used in copy protection, that is a cracking question. Such discussions are discouraged on this forum.

 

[coathanger007]

Nero has useful data verification function. Are you trying to overburn? That's really the time to be checking for bad sectors.

 

[Smoke286]

No I was wondering if there is software similar to Scandisk, or Checkdisk as its called in XP that will work to test a CD. I loaned one to a friend and he sent it back saying it had bad sectors. I was wondering how he would check for that.

 

[Smoke286]

Why does someone always presuming a question has something to do with cracking? I wouldn't know how to crack my way out of a paper bag.

 

[Perris Calderon]

you put crack in a paper bag?

 

[coathanger007]

Bad sectors occur on CDs a whole lot more often than on HDDs. Data verificaion is what you need - not scanning for bad sectors.

 

[Gouk]

Use the Surface Scan in Nero CD Speed, thats what I use to scan for bad or damaged sectors on CDs/DVDs.

 

[Smoke286]

Never mind, I was talking to the guy again, he said it turned out there was nothing wrong with the CD it was some problem with his computer

 

[Smoke286]

Originally posted by dealer
you put crack in a paper bag?

Well you gotta put your crack in something