---
title: "Optical disc inventory and recovery log"
type: worksheet
publisher: Yenra
source: "https://yenra.com/damaged-cd-data-recovery/"
created: 2026-10-17
updated: 2026-10-17
version: "2026-10-17.2"
tags:
  - yenra
  - worksheet
  - computer-forensics
status: not-started
---

# Optical disc inventory and recovery log

Use this privately for one disc. Record observations before attempts. If evidence may be involved, follow the authorized examiner's directions. Do not spin a cracked, warped or separating disc, or alter the source merely to complete this log.

How to use: Enter details after each colon and fill in any tables. Check a field
once its details are recorded, including any explicit unknown or not-applicable
status. Tick checklist statements only when confirmed. In Obsidian, use Reading
view to click checkboxes and Editing view to enter details.

## Disc and purpose

- [ ] Disc identifier / owner / priority:
- [ ] Media type and recording software, known or unknown:
- [ ] Expected files or content / approximate recording date:
- [ ] Other copies searched and result:
- [ ] Condition observed / handling restrictions:

## Attempts

| Date and time | Drive and software/version | Action and separate output location | Errors and readable result | Continue or stop decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | |

## Validation and next step

- [ ] Expected versus recovered content:
- [ ] Files opened and extent checked (whole document, image, duration):
- [ ] Partial or missing files and associated error log:
- [ ] Output checksum record, algorithm and exact scope:
- [ ] Additional backup verified:
- [ ] Owner acceptance / source retained where / next decision: