BAD CD / DVD Reader is a simple Windows application that lends you a hand when trying to access or copy data from scratched discs, be they CDs or DVDs.

Of course, this kind of program could come in handy to all of us, especially since it was developed to address such an important issue, but BAD CD / DVD Reader more or less fails to do so.

While it manages to target both beginners and professional users with the help of a simple and easy to use interface, BAD CD / DVD Reader doesn't quite impress when it comes to accessing data stored on unreadable discs.

On the other hand, if it indeed manages to get past the scratches and view the content of a CD or DVD, BAD CD / DVD Reader offers dedicated tools to copy either the whole disc or just a given folder with a single click.

In addition, BAD CD / DVD Reader not only that it comes with absolutely no settings menu to let users configure the application, but the help manual included in the package is just basic and provides limited information on its features.

For example, it's pretty impossible to know for sure how exactly it's supposed to read scratched CDs and DVDs because the help file says nothing about this procedure.

Obviously, if we were to vote for some improvements, we'd choose not only a refreshed interface, with a more user friendly approach, but also advanced settings and a comprehensive help manual.

Which means the conclusion is rather simple: BAD CD / DVD Reader is a decent application, but don't expect it to do wonders. It crashes a lot on Windows 7, but works okay on older versions of the operating system.