DVD-ROM wont read data disk but will audio disk

[Limbic]

Well my DVD-ROM has up and quit working.  It has no problem reading my audio CD.  It does this with Musicmatch Jukebox.  However when I put a data disk in the drive doesn't recognize it.  MY computer just shows up as D:.  When I click on the drive I get a box that says "Install disk"  I imagine I did something like deleted the program that read data files or something like that (is there even such a thing).  Basically what I need is help or a reference to diagnosing the root of the problem.

Dell Pentium 4 dual core 3.4 GHZ
1.5Ram
Samsung DVD-Rom SD-616E (problem drive)

Ps I recently Downloaded the Nero 7 ultra smart start to see if that had any tips (not sure why) but obviously it didn't help.

Thanks in advance

[patio]

You can try this...go to Device Manager and right click on the DVD drive and select uninstall.

When you re-boot Windows will automatically re-install the device...

Let us know.

[Limbic]

Well I tried just about everything I could imagine and did all the tricks that were previously posted on this forum.

I ended up buying a new DVDrom from Best Buy.

Thanks for the imput.

Everything is running like a scalded dog now

[patio]

Glad to hear you got it solved...seems like the lifespan on optical drives is getting shorter and shorter.
When i got my last DVD burner i bought 2 of them. One is in the box in storage.