The Danger of using recordable CDs or DVDs for backing up important data

[gudfadern159]

cd/dvd's are so 2000

[Euph0ria74]

I make a multi session disk & leave space at the end of the disk (5-10%) from the first session. Then I extract the ISO image from the first session & make PAR2 data for the iso then burn it on the 2nd session. That way if the disk gets damaged the chances of recovering the damaged data is usually excellent.. If you're not familiar with PAR data (Parity Archive Redundancy) data. Google the Parchive project. And look up Quickpar and Multipar for PAR3.

[ju8no]

OK  I think he is sponsored by coca cola he has one every time so far that i have seen

[sixwingproductions]

if you whant to avoid this problem use. fujifilm and verbatim brand they dont have a lable you can scratch off. but verbatim only comes as recordable cd-roms. if he didnt use this brand he wouldnt have this problem. although he probably hase more space on his.

[nuttex]

@sixwingproductions You do realise he used that CD as a general example of those recordable CDs/DVDs out there?

[ballader1]

I use some recordable CDs and DVDs that the label on top is separated from the area that data is recorded to. Althrough they cost more they are much better.

[Kevin5262]

psssh your Galaga is showing.

[craisin7]

Thanks, good info, I didn't know this. I just started backing up on an external hard drive but I do burn copies of files to DVD periodically. Multiple backups are always best.

[pchelp3]

Thanks for the tip, I will use my hard drive from now on.

[Spritanium]

I wish I knew this sooner. My Windows 7 disc has Sharpie on it. =/

[CareyHolzman]

@Spritanium If your Windows 7 disc is an original disc, then it has no issues with Sharpie markers. If you Windows 7 disc is a COPY, well... I have no comment.

[Spritanium]

@CareyHolzman I didn't pirate it or anything. It's a legitimate copy, but I purchased the .iso online and burned it to a dvd.

[uncfan32134]

@CareyHolzman You can do that legally :) My school sells Windows 7 that you have to mount on a disc to install on a new system.