can't read CD-R in DVD-R drive

[shutterbug]

CD-R's that I've previously burned using Nero and some that were burned on a different computer using the pre-installed burning software in Windows XP cannot be read in my DVD-R drive. I've read most all the FAQ posts here and in the CD-R section and can't find a solution. My DVD-R is a Pioneer 106 and the software I'm using is Roxio v6. I'm going nuts, I need to copy files off of a certain CD. I did have Nero loaded also but I uninstalled that because I thought that might be the problem but it didn't help. Any help you can give me I will greatly appreciate, I'm desperate!

[integspec]

Sorry can't give a over-the-counter solution. But can you tell:

When did this problem start? / Did you always have it? / What is the last major change you did (software, firmware update) before this problem starated?
Is the drive new or how long you have been using it?
How many different CD-Rs have you tried to read? and any of them were successful or all failed.

If the drive is new and the all cdrs failed is the answer for last question, then it's possible that there is a problem with your drive.

HTH.