Scratched CD's won't play in PC

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 13 Sep 2004 12:07 pm

I got some of my old CDs out, and my PC's DVD-ROM drive couldn't read it...stating that it was scratched or dirty. So, I cleaned them, but I get the same message. However, they play fine in my CD players. Is there anything I can do to make them play in my computer's drive?

Thanks!

Will Holtz · Post by **Will Holtz** » 13 Sep 2004 12:19 pm

I haven't tried it myself, but many people claim you can fix CD scratches by applying some toothpaste. More information can be found here.

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 13 Sep 2004 12:51 pm

Try them in somebody else's PC. If they are read there your CD-ROM drive may be the culprit.

There are several CD-ROM scratch removing kits available at Staples, WallyWorld, and OfficeMax for instance. May not work with DVD's though.