Cant install software from disk. Terminal window opens with a logon and bash message?

I cannot install software from disk & in some cases download.
If any software disk is inserted the terminal window appears.
The Disk has to be clicked to open the contents but install files or package files show as a blank doc and not the usual yellow package icon.
All that shows is a log on message in the terminal window, but nothing about install.
I thought Drive issues but the drive plays audio and DVD perfect
I cannot install:-
Office for mac updates
Live Interior 3D (managed to install from download)
ION Audio Converter
This has only come to my attention in the last couple of weeks.
The machine is a late 2011 with Lion installed

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