Can't read CD-R in WIN95

Not being able to see a CD-R is usally a CD-ROM drive problem. Some drives, computer and audio, can not read certain types of CD-R media, ie blue or green. I have never seen a problem with the OS not being able to read a certain type of CD.

I have seen this before. CDRs are physically different that regular CDs and require a different technology (read "updated driver") to work. Whether you can get an update depends on the drive you are using.

Check the CDRW mfg. for a BIOS update and/or the burner software for a version update. You may find an earlier version of the CDR software may work under 95 but not 98. Be absolutely sure that you have a UPS when updating any BIOS, where it be the CD or the computer mainboard itself as a power sag or surge can render the device useless.

Some older CD drives have trouble with recorded media, specifically CD-RW. Something you can try is this download from Adaptec:
http://www.adaptec.com/support/advisor/cdrupdates/udfreaders.html
It is a one-time install that will allow some older drives to read the media.

What file system is the burner recording. ISO 9660 or Joliet? I have found that Joliet is a little more of a universal file system. Try recording in Joliet and see if that make a difference. Good luck

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