when i put a dvd disc in i get error message:please put a disc in drive d:
your help is appreciated

Support Information:
Device Type: CD / DVD
Manufacturer: quantum
Model: DRD8080B
Interface: IDE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Age of Device: < 2 years old
FCCID:

Type of drive: dvd (dvd reader and cd-rom combo)
Location: internal
What recording software are you using?: Nero/version

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It sounds like you do not have any dvd decoding software installed. Do you?

Will the drive read other types of disks like music or data?

More details are needed.