DVD won't install program

When I insert a CD or DVD into my new IMAC.....nothing happens. The install program doesn't start up nor do I see anything on my desktop.

Open a finder window and on the menubar select: Finder > Preferences > General tab > check CDs, DVDs, and iPods.  Also do this in the sidebar tab.  This will show them on the desktop and sidebar when inserted.
Also in System Preferences > CD's & DVDs > set the actions to take place when you insert optical media.
Regards,
Captfred

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