Files on CD/DVD disappearing?

Hi,
This is my first post, as this is my first real problem with my iBook since I got it, about 2 months ago.
When I insert a disc in the combo drive, it mounts perfectly and I have the link on my desktop, I can read any file on it and all's fine.
However, for example, if I play a video file from the disc and watch it for 20 minutes, when it's done and I go back to the listing and want to start another file, oops! when I click on any of the files they just disappear, one by one. Nothing is readable anymore. If I want to play another file, I have to eject the disc and insert it again.
Anyone has any idea, this is pretty annoying and I'm at a loss???
iBook G4 12", 1.33ghz Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Just to get this clear, you are saying that after burning a data DVD using Toast your Mac won't reognise the files?
Does that DVD show up up on your desktop when you insert it?
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