No, the OS doesn't remember CD's.  I cut a CD on my Plexwriter 4X8X32 that worked fined until I printed a label for it.  After I put the label on it could not be read.  Even if the Plexwriter would spin it enough to let me see what was on it, Win 98 would completely freeze up if I clicked on any of the folders.  If your Plexwriter reads other CD's, then you probably have a bad CD.

>yes Wayne the CD is one I used on two other computers. I am worried that its
>the PLexWriter since it read it a few times before I hit the bad screensaver
>program. So I figure that maybe W98 keeps track of a Cds ID number if its had
>problems and then refuses to try again....
>
>                  Visit our website regularly for FAQs,
>               articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more
>                          http://freepctech.com
>


__________________________________________________________________
Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/

Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

                  Visit our website regularly for FAQs,
               articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more
                          http://freepctech.com