DVD player doesn't work after screen saver goes on

Hello,
On a Mac Pro Intel Quad with Os x ver 10.5.8 my DVD player will not eject or play after the screen saver goes on. This started happening after a recent software update.
Has anyone experienced this or does anyone know how to solve?
Thank you.

HI Michael,
Delete this file.
com.apple.DVDPlayer.plist
~/Library/Preferences. Move that file to the Trash and restart your Mac.
Carolyn

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