For checking and correcting CD/DVDs see:
http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/home-entertainment/fix-scratched-dvd-problems.asp
Also Google search 'dvd repair' or 'dvd check'
Or try
http://groups.google.co.uk/groups/search?q=repair+dvd
Try RecuePRO - which is one I used to recover Windjammer.
Good luck.