have windows vista and it does not recognize a blank cd - r when inserted

I have windows vista and it does not recognize a blank cd - r when inserted. I think that it is the drive d. I then put a cd - r with music on it and it does not even recognize them. When I put a game disc in there he reads very well. What is the problem?

Hello

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities. From your problem description, I understand that you are unable to read CD - r discs on the computer. Please correct me if I misunderstood.

1. What is the brand and model of the DVD player?

2. you get any error message?

3 have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

Please go ahead and follow the steps mentioned below and later a update on the State of the question.

Method 1: Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media

http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

Method 2: Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

Please follow these recommended steps and post if you still experience the problem.

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