Dvd drive not working in windows

Hi just a question when I boot Windows Xp to my mac the DVD drive cant read files when i enter the cds but if i boot it in apple it can read the files tried to reformat it work for a while but then after few more use it cant read the files when im in windows mode help need a solution
thnks
greg

Which "model" & "generation" G5 iMac do you have?
Need this info so that the knowledgeable users can provide you with the proper troubleshooting solution(s).
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301724-en How to identify your iMac
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh355.html Getting information about your computer
You can have this info displayed on the bottom of every post by going to 'My Settings' which is located in the column on the right under your name, and filling in the information asked for.
Thank you
Your system info confirms you have the BETA OS 10.0 installed. No G5 iMac came installed with that OS.
Also, if you have Windows XP installed, more than likely you have an Intel iMac. If this is the case, you should be posting over in the Using DVDs and CDs with your *Intel-based* iMac Forums.

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