HELP!: Windows won't recognize the CD drive on my mac!

Hi, i have just installed Windows on my iMac intel Core duo using "Q", another emulator (it's free!) I need to install some Microsoft software (ex: Word, Encarta Encyclopedia) on the Windows disk. It doesn't recognize the CD drive; I went to
My Computer > CD Drive(E:)
It says "Please insert a disk into Drive E:."
What do I do? I also have the Mac Drives disk to install as well.
Thanks in advance. =]
iMac Intel Core Duo 17" Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Hi, i have just installed Windows on my iMac intel Core duo using "Q", another emulator (it's free!) I need to install some Microsoft software (ex: Word, Encarta Encyclopedia) on the Windows disk. It doesn't recognize the CD drive; I went to
My Computer > CD Drive(E:)
It says "Please insert a disk into Drive E:."
What do I do? I also have the Mac Drives disk to install as well.
Thanks in advance. =]
iMac Intel Core Duo 17" Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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