How do I get my iMac to play CDs & DVDs that were created on a PC

I have been trying to get my new iMac to play CDs and DVDs that have been created on a PC. All I can get it to do is say "Supported disk not available" Is there something I am not doing right? Or do I have to download some other program to get it to interface with the PC or what. I am brand to to the Mac world and at this point am getting frustrated. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

robertfromglenwood wrote:
Well I'm 50%.
My OS X version is Lion 10.7.3
When I double click on the DVD icon i get the viewer and the little remote control. All it says on the viewer is Support disc not available when I push play. If I just incert the DVD into the DVD drive I get absolutely nothing. No viewer, no remote, no full screen, no attempt to start. This disc runs just fine on my PC laptop.
You are getting closer. In Finder you will see the DVD appear under Devices, Single Click it so it's highlighted. Then you will see all the files on it. Single Click 1 File then type Command A (Select All) then Command C (Copy) and under the Favorites in the sidebar you will see an icon for Desktop, Single Click Desktop and then type Command V (Paste) and you have copied them onto your iMac's desktop.

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