Typical applications
dvdisaster is a complex tool which would require a whole book to cover all of its features. Since we are currently lacking the resources for doing a book (and you might be short on reading time also) we will take a different approach here. First we will demonstrate how the different functions of dvdisaster work together. Then we will describe common tasks and provide step by step instructions for solving them. In most cases following these steps will be all you need to do. At the end of each instruction set a discussion of further configuration options is included for advanced users.
Symbols used in this document
Working with dvdisaster requires certain combinations of optical media, media images and error correction data. Check out the following symbols to find out what you will need for the respective tasks:Medium (a CD for example)
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These symbols indicate whether processing a medium is part of the respective task, and if the medium needs be completely error free or may already be damaged. |
| good medium (no read errors) | bad medium (with read errors) |
Medium image (ISO image of a medium stored on the hard disk)
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Some functions do not work directly with the medium, but with an ISO image on hard disk instead. Depending on the condition of the respective medium the image may be complete or incomplete. |
| complete image (made from good medium) | incomplete image (made from bad medium) |
Error correction data
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Recovering media images by using error correction data is the key feature of dvdisaster. This symbol shows whether error correction data is required. |
| Medium containing error correction data | Separate error correction file |