PaulB

If a DVD or CD was not closed by the originating program (it still can be
written to) Vista has a problem seeing the data. I use Isobuster (the free
part) It will allow you to extract the files.
--
Paul


"Michael" wrote:

> Was the DVD-R written as a drag-to-drop 'floppy' type with a 'directcd' type
> program? If so you will need that program to get the files off the disk.
>
> Michael
>
> "TangoTom" <TangoTom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:BC29A2CF-6B2F-4FE8-8550-32DBE60919E7@microsoft.com...
> > Recently installed Vista Prem as XP was corrupted, etc. Before the
> > install,
> > copied to Phillips DVD-R 3.7GB of jpeg and .doc files. When I try to open
> > the
> > DVD-R, Vista recognizes that the disk is there and that 3.77 of 4.38 GB
> > are
> > utilitized but it shows 0 items. The IBM Thinkpad "Levoto" has the
> > Mat****a
> > DVD-Ram UJ-830Sx ATA drive and the latest driver. Other cd's and movie
> > dvds
> > seem to play just fine. Any ideas or suggestions?
> > Tnx
> > Tom
>