cd dvd re-writer

[jhs3uk]

cd dvd re-writer
My cd dvd rewriter isn't reading dvd's when I insert a dvd with files on it and go to my computer then click on the Icon it shows nothing. however if i insert a cd the files all show up.

It was working ok but now its not recognising dvds can anyone help I'd be grateful. it does read commercial dvds but not my own ones with files and it was reading these before

Also if I leave a dvd with files in the rewriter ie overnight when i boot the computer the files do show up, but if i take it out then put it back in it shows no files, strange I cant figure it out.

I just burned a dvd in it, and the burn was succesful so when i trie to play it nothing showed up. I am at my wits end can anyone please

 

[TriplexDread]

Ok
how old is the writer?
and if it only reads printed disks chances are your lens could be out of sync

unless you have sorted it i would suggest you buy a new one. they dirt cheap anyway nowadays £20 for a decent drive