Maybe applies
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/939052/en-us
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> It appears the format a "Blank Disk" issue when attempting to read a
> CD/DVD with files seems to degrade over time.
>
> It clearly is a crappy implementation by Microsoft's Explorer. The
> disk is accessible through a Command Prompt and other software; but
> not Explorer.
>
> Short of purchasing a full version versus an XP Upgrade has anyone
> managed to find a fix this annoying problem?
>
> Thanks