CD disk doesn't show

Hi,
I am new with mac. I inserted a music CD into my CD drive hoping that a CD image would show on my desktop, but it didn't. I went into iTune and it too didn't show the CD or the music list. The only thing I could do is to start Parallel Desktop and eject the CD from there.
This is not the only disk that I have problem with, but other CDs/music CDs are fine.
Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks,

If this occurring while booted into OS X, launch Disk Utility, and see if it pops up.
Since you're a newcomer to the Mac, peruse
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
MacFixIt Tutorials, and
MacTips Learning Centre.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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