Disappearing photos

I am trying to import photos into iphoto. If I click on the photo which is on a dvd-r it disappears. If I click on the folder a message appears which basically states iphoto can't import the jpg file. I made the dvd on a windows xp machine and I know the files are there because if I go to another windows machine I can see them. How do I get these pics into iphoto
thank you

Michael:
Drag the image files to the desktop first. Then import from there.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
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