Windows XP and DVD

Hi, i am running windows xp on an averatec laptop, when i insert a dvd (be it an unfinished one from my stand alone dvd recorder, or a backup of a dvd film) windows fail to show the files on the drive, neither in a window nor via windows explorer, there's just no sign of them. But the files do run on the dvd playing util? Can anyone guess what the problem might be? Surely if the dvd is working properly and the movie is played i should be able to view the files. I ve thought and researched this thing over but i can't figure it out, and i am going nuts over it.!!!

 

does the drive show in mycomputer? if so, can ur RCLICK and choose 'explore' to see files?

 

I am using dvd+r, and yes like i said the drive is there and when i choose explore it does not show the files...

 

i'd start by checking the drive maker's site for firmware updates. ditto on MB chipset/bios updates if the drive firmware is current or the update doesn't resolve.

i'd also ask the origin of the DVDR since it's entirely possilbe that the originator just plain messed up in the format process/burn.