Windows won't recognize my DVD/CD drive

Following the install of Vista using Boot Camp all worked well except my dvd drive. I attempted to install a program using the dvd drive and i got a message it was not recognized! Then I attempted to use a program that needs the dvd drive, again it gave me a message that there was no dvd drive available on my computer! I have no problem on the mac side of my imac, just in windows. Any suggestions? thanks,

Since Parallels is not an Apple product, you're more likely to find the support you need by posting on Parallels own discussion forums:
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