Cannot eject/read discs in Windows XP Pro on iMac

I just installed Windows XP Professional on my new iMac dual core computer.
The next step was to "Eject the Windows XP CD" so that I could insert the Mac Drivers CD and install that software. When I went to eject the Windows XP Pro disc nothing happened. I tried clicking on "Eject this Disk" and nothing happened. I finally shut down and restarted as a Mac, ejected the Windows XP disc and then restarted in Windows again. I then inserted the Mac Drivers CD, but Windows acted like there was no disc inserted. I couldn't eject. I had to restart again in Mac to eject the disc.
Does anyone know why Windows isn't recognizing a disc when inserted in the disc drive of my new iMac?
Thanks!
Cyndy

Hi Cyndy,
Assuming you have a way to move files between OS X and Windows (e.g. your Windows partition is FAT32, a USB pen drive, etc), there is a way for you to install the drivers without having to install them from a CD.
1. Go to Applications > Utilities
2. ctrl-click "Boot Camp Assistant"
3. Select "Show Package Contents" and a new window will open
4. in the new window, go to Contents > Resources
5. open DiskImage.dmg. A disk image called "MacintoshDrivers" will mount on your desktop.
6. In this disk image, you will find a file called "Install Macintosh Drivers for Windows XP.exe". This is the install program you need to run in Windows in order to install the Apple drivers.

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