When using CD on computer, many users have erased it by accident. In this situation, they have to suffer a lot from CD file loss. Sometimes, users thought that files stored in CD are no longer necessary, so they decide to erase CD to clear all files. After a period of time, they suddenly realize that they need the files originally stored in CD. However, it is too late to discover this point. They have already erased the CD. So users will start to concentrate their minds on finding a way to recover files from erased CD. Can erased CD file recovery really be achieved? If users are able to recover files easily, what is the meaning of CD erase?
In order to figure out the question whether it is possible to recover files from erased CD, users have to notice one fact: the success of erased CD file recovery depends on the actual situation of CD erase.
As a matter of fact, there are huge differences between a full erase and a quick erase on CD.
1. If users have performed a full erase command to CD, a neutral pattern will over-write the complete surface of CD, making all files which were originally saved in it gone forever. At this time, it becomes impossible to recover files from erased CD since no magical tricks can be found on the surface.
2. As its name suggests, a quick erase will be finished quickly. Therefore, it is hard to destroy the entire surface of CD. That means the main data area is very likely to be left unaffected. In this situation, only a small number of files will be lost after erasing, so erased CD file recovery is not so difficult.
Steps to Recover Files from Erased CD
First of all, users need a good CD recovery tool. On current market, MiniTool Power Data Recovery is of high recommendation.
Secondly, users need to click “CD/DVD Recovery” functional module in the main interface of CD recovery tool to enter the operating interface.
Thirdly, users will see the erased CD in the right mapping area. At this time, they should select the CD and scan it completely through clicking “Full Scan” button.
Fourthly, a lot of files will be found and listed by CD recovery tool after scanning. Now, users need to check all files they need in software and click “Save Files” to specify a safe location for file storage.
After all operations are completed by MiniTool Power Data Recovery, users can put an end to the entire process to recover files from erased CD.