[Leeman]

Created a Data DVD with pictures and some video files. The first couple of times I poped the DVD into my computer I could access the files just fine. Now all of a sudden the disc will not open. I hear the DVD drive spinning trying to find a start point but eventually it stops. I've tried many Data Recovery tools with the same result. Help please. Used Roxio 9, Home, Data, Data Disc, program.

Thanks!

[james_hardin]

Sounds like it is a goner… You did not specify which "recovery tools" you tried but with negative results it does not look too good!

The quality of media can be a factor. I have never had a problem with Verbatim but have with other brands.

[Leeman]

Yea James I kinda suspected the Media also. It was a brand called BeAll. http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia/beall-dv...all-g00001-1/55 Here is a link to hear what others say about it. I guess I'm not alone, just lost hundreds of pics I'll never get back.

[james_hardin]

Two of the better recovery programs you can download a trial version of are:

CD Roller

Isobuster

If you haven't used them, give them a try before you give up.