Cd-Rom Problem

I recently bought a used (brand new) computer from my friend who never used it but when i attempt to put an installation disk in or and CD_ROM it just do not load but i can click the d drive but there is nothing in it... btw it can play music cds and dvd but i cant install any programs via cd

is this some kind of block on the drive?
if so can ya help me out on how to unblock it..... thanks

Welcome to Windrivers rajon34

Before I can suggest anything at all I need to know what Windows you are using and it would be very helpful to know what make and model of computer you have.

When you double click on the D drive, do you get any message up? If so, what is the exact message please?