Problems Reading DVD +R - Macbook

I created a data DVD in DVD+R format and my Macbook won't display any of the copied files. It will load and recognize the DVD. The files on the DVD can be accessed just fine on my other computers. Any thoughts?

I asked the same question about DVD+R/DL disks - they will not work in Macbooks with CD-only burn drives. According to the DVD+R Manufacturers forum web site, DVD+R is supposed to be transportable between different brands of drives without finalizing. DVD-R does not guarantee interoperability without finalizing.
It might be worth finalizing the disc (if it isn't already) on the PC that burned it, then see if the mac can read the disc. The down side is that you can't add any more files once the disc is finalized.

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I am not aware of a software fix.
Most problems like this are caused by the software that was used to burn the disc to begin with.
I find that using top of the line in software and the Media used do make a difference.
These 2 things more than any or thing seem to fix this type of issue.
http://www.roxio.com/
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
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I have been reading about alot of users having problems with various drives and I want to make sure I have done everything before I take it to get repaired.
Basically when I insert a DVD, i get a noise which sound like it reading the disk, then it stops and starts again. It does this three times then ejects the disk.
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bd

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