"You've Inserted A Blank CD" message with no CD after installing Snow Leopa

Hi, since I've upgraded with my family pack CD (and still with the most current software update), everytime I start up my computer it says I have inserted a blank CD but nothing is there. I've cleaned out the drive.....and it burns ok. But it makes my computer run like it has a CD, using power and heating up.
Any thoughts?

Hi,
Insert a blank CD and boot up your Mac. When it boots to the Desktop, drag that CD icon to the Trash, empty the Trash and restart your Mac.
Caroyn
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