Older CD's show as blank

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Older CD's show as blank

Much to my surprise, I tried to open older CD's with photos and they showed as blank?????? Is there anything I can do to get these photos. some but not all of these CD's are as old as 1985. Running iPhoto 08, and Leopard.

Posted on May 6, 2013 9:48 AM

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Answer 1

BDAqua

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May 6, 2013 10:29 AM in response to Marjorie Polack

Do they show up in Disk Utility at all?

If so, highlight it & click on the blue Info icon, what format does it say for instance?

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Answer 2

Klaus1

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May 6, 2013 10:37 AM in response to Marjorie Polack

Homemade CDs (and DVDs) don't last for ever unfortunately.

Make sure they are clean (by which I mean dust and scratch free, not referring to the content!) and also try them on asnother computer in case it is your superdrive - which you could also try cleaning.

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