Mac won't recognize cdr's

[whiff79]

When I insert a blank cd into my Mac G5, the disk drive makes some strange noises, and no blank cd icon appears on the desktop. I can still burn cds through I tunes, but I want to burn some mpegs from my desktop to the blank cd. Any help?

[willrob]

Check you Finder preferences and your system preferences. Be sure you have told the system to show CDs on the desktop.

[whiff79]

I have, still nothing. The cd's burn fine in itunes, but they won't just show up on the desktop. Is there a good free burning program for Mac I can use tio burn data, or do I have to still slove this problem?

[rumplestiltskin]

Have you updated your system software fully? Which version of OSX are you running? How do you have your Prefs set for blank discs?

[galactica]

what type of media is it? Brand? +r, -r?

Do you have toast? If so drop your files in there, click record follow instructions and it will then eject the drive asking you for a cd. put one in, click close tray and it may work

You should find out what your specs are for when you insert a blank cd. my guess is they are just incompatible with your drive [i still cant get some maxell's cd-rs to work!]