Can mac's DVD-drive be accessible for Windows-based systems?

I've tried to share mac's DVD-drive to PC and it's failed.
I know there is the option in Sharing menu, but it doesn't work.
So someone has an idea about the issue?
Here my steps to share DVD-drive to PC:
- select Sharing menu in System preference;
- turn on DVD or CD sharing;
- set "Ask me before allowing others..." check box;

You can share the DVD drive however it sounds like Windows may not have a DVD sharing feature like OS X has. I would recommend also asking in a MS Windows forum to see if your version of Windows offers that feature. Please carefully read:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1777?viewlocale=en_US
You will see Remote Disc is designed for OS X machines to access DVD/CD drives on other OS X or Windows machines. It is NOT designed for MS Windows machines to access the DVD drive on an OS X machine.

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