Can't get files from a CD

[stb1swat]

I have some custom video files I was working on, but I had to reformat my computer and so i threw them onto a blank cd. Now I can't even read the CD. It shows how much space is filled up when i insert it into the drive, but I can't access or see the files.

I know the files aren't corrupted. Is there any software that will make a clean rip of the cd? Even though my computer refuses to see them?

 

[Apokalipse]

Maybe the CD isn't finalised

 

[stb1swat]

ok...What can I do then?

 

[KSoD]

What program did you use to burn the files? If you are lucky you might be able to go back into that program and finalize the CD to be used.

 

[stb1swat]

just windows, nothing else. No hope then?

 

[KSoD]

You might be able to try Nero Burning Rom. That might do it. CDBurnerXP might be able to do it as well. I have never used Windows to burn a CD so i dont know if it can be fixed.

 

[stb1swat]

Yeah, usually I use Nero. Not sure why I used windows that time...
Well thanks a bunch for all the help.

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

Just a stab in the dark.... perhaps the video's were set as 'hidden files' (right click, properties, check box for hidden)... Is explorer set to display hidden & system files?

 

[stb1swat]

I don't think so. When I double click it takes forever to load, and finally when it does its blank.

 

[EricB]

try a udf reader