Can I fix a scratched disk?

One of the disks I use to store my photos on has been scratched. Is there a way I can get data off the disk even though my computer normally won't read it?
Emma, October 2003


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you can use any type of wax including leather wax or the brand called cherry leather wipes.put the disk in the freezer for 2 hours and leave it for 5 mins to warm up then the disk works

zack0, November 2007
you can use any type of wax including leather wax or the brand called cherry leather wipes.put the disk in the freezer for 2 hours and leave it for 5 mins to warm up then the disk works

zack0, November 2007
have you tryed washing it with water i dont think it works but i do it all the time so try it

MR.X, December 2006
use a cd cleaner

eddie, July 2005
Try toothpaste for a deeper scratch
or get a plastic restorer from a car place.
Trick is the cloth should not be scratchy a sunglasses cloth or camera lens cloth is best.
Shine up and away you go.

chris vellios, June 2005
You can buy scratch repair tools at any department store

Anon, January 2005
yeah take some achol soloution and wipe the scraches with a cloth

mr t, July 2004
You can now be a wipe out solution on play.com, much better than using metal polish!

Wattsy, June 2004
Polish out the Scratches with Metal Polish with a soft cloth

Yes it Works!

Stan the Man, January 2004