ITunes and Vista SP2

I am running Windows Vosta SP2 on a Dell Inspiron 1525 and have loaded the latest iTunes software successfully. However, both times once the load is complete, I can no longer use the CD/DVD player/recorder. In MyComputer, the drive is no longer visible. As soon as I remove the iTunes software, the drive returns and works fine. What's up ???
larryfromfoxboro

Could you post your diagnostics for us please?
In iTunes, go "Help > Run Diagnostics". Uncheck the boxes other than DVD/CD tests, as per the following screenshot:
... and click "Next".
When you get through to the final screen:
... click the "Copy to Clipboard" button and paste the diagnostics into a reply here. (Use your Ctrl-V keyboard shortcut to paste.)

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