Mac OS9 CD/DVD won't play anymore

CD/DVD will not play anymore.When I put disc in,it says not permitted.Can you give me any ideas how to troubleshoot ?

Then you need to re-post over in the Mac OS X v10.3 & earlier Forums and/or one of iMac Forums for whichever model iMac you have.
In the meantime, make sure the DVD/CDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50448 How to Handle and Clean CD and DVD Discs
Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs.

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