The Disk "OS" cannot be read.

When starting iTunes on Windows 7 64-bit, I receive the following message,
The Disk "OS" cannot be read.  The required file cnnot be found.
I click "OK" and everything loads and plays without any problems.  What is causing this message and how can I repair it?  Thanks in advance.

Well, allow me to add one more problem to the mix:
I haven't been able to use the "eject" button on my Apple keyboard unless I restarted my G5 tower. Now, it won't respond even if it was the first thing I did upon reboot. I read some of the messages that spoke of similar problems with the tray not opening and the "eject" key not working (one response even recommended that the user hold down the F12 key), but nothing has helped. I tried to find out what type of drive I have installed by using the System Profiler, but it doesn't even recognize the fact that I have a CD-RW/DVD-R installed anymore, as the following verifies:
Machine Model: Power Mac G5
CPU Type: PowerPC 970 (2.2)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1.25 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.1.5f2
Obviously, I need to use this drive. Can anyone help? E-mails are welcomed! Thanks!!
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