Macbook pro laptop 10.7.4 won't recognize disc

New MacBook Pro (10.7.4) won't recognize software disc (eg Office Suite, Canon Camera)

Sounds as if there's a problem with your SuperDrive... have you tried a commercial DVD in it?
Clinton

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