Cannot see files burned with Vista

Question

I burned some photos to a DVD using Windows Vista, but I cannot see them in Finder. All I see in Finder is a "Recordable DVD" with nothing in it. If I do "Get Info" I see the following:
General:
Kind: Folder
Size: Zero KB on disk (Zero bytes)
Name & Extension:
Untitled DVD.fpbf
Burning:
Device: HL-DT-ST DVDRW GSA-S10N
Media capacity: 4.37 GB
Content size: 1.3 MB (i.e. the photos are there! somewhere ...)
Now, "Disk Utility" shows the following info:
Name : HL-DT-ST DVDRW GSA-S10N
Type : Disk
Disk Identifier : disk1
Media Name : HL-DT-ST DVDRW GSA-S10N Media
Media Type : DVDROM
Connection Bus : ATA
Connection Type : Internal
Connection ID : Device 0
Device Tree : /PCI0@0/PATA@1F,1/PRID@0/@0:0
Locked : Yes
Writable : No
Ejectable : Yes
Mac OS 9 Drivers Installed : No
DVDROM : Yes
Optical Media Type : DVD+R
Device Type : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Location : Internal
Total Capacity : 4.4 GB (4,700,372,992 Bytes)
S.M.A.R.T. Status : Not Supported
Disk Number : 1
Partition Number : 0
Any ideas of how to solve this?
Thanks!

Answer 1

I have a similar problem with CD's created with Vista, but if the preferences are set correctly in Vista, compatible CD's and DVD's can be created.
Following is from Microsoft:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2af64e60-60aa-4d79-ab6c-3a5d b5806cbe1033.mspx
Understanding the difference between the Live File System and Mastered disc formats
If you have burned CDs using Windows XP, you are already familiar with the Mastered format. The latest version of Windows offers a new format, called Live File System. Discs that use the Live File System format are often more convenient because you can copy selected files immediately and as often as you want, as if the disc were a floppy disc or USB flash drive. On the other hand, Live File System discs can’t be used in all computers and devices. Use this guide to understand the difference between Live File System and Mastered discs:
Discs formatted with the Live File System option:
• Work like a USB flash drive or floppy disk, meaning you can copy files to disc immediately without having to burn them.
• Are convenient if you want to keep a disc in the burn drive and copy files whenever the need arises.
• Are only compatible with Windows XP and later versions of Windows.
Discs formatted with the Mastered option:
• Don’t copy files immediately, meaning you need to select the entire collection of files that you want to copy to the disc, and then burn them all at once.
• Are convenient if you want to burn a large collection of files, such as a music CD.
• Are compatible with older computers and devices such as CD players and DVD players
Why are there different versions of the Live File System format?
Each version of the Live File System format is compatible with different operating systems. Depending on which computers you plan to use a disc in, you might need to select a different version of Live File System. If you plan to use your disc on the latest version of Windows, however, you will never need to change the version of Live File System you use. If you need to make discs that are compatible with earlier versions of Windows, use the table below to select the right Live File System version for your needs:
The following table describes Live File System versions and their appropriate uses.
Live File System version Best for
1.02
This format can be read on Windows 98 as well as many Apple computers. You should use this version if you need to format DVD-RAM or MO (Magneto-optical) discs.
1.5
This format is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. It might not be compatible with Windows 98 or Apple computers.
2.01
This format is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. It might not compatible with Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Apple computers.
2.5
This format is designed for the latest version of Windows and might not be compatible with earlier versions of Windows.