WMP "0xC00D1197: Cannot play the file" - Cannot play audio CDs

[rumtum_lum]

After installing WMP 9, I've not been able to play audio
CDs. Am able to play previously downloaded .mp* music and
videos, but not audio CDs from the CD players (Yamaha CD-
RW and Sony DVD).

Where do I start to look?
1) I've made sure the CD properties have "Digital" turned
off from Device Manager (i.e. analog).
2) I've done the same on WMP 9 device properties option.
3) When I "explore" the CD drive, I see files xxxx.cda
listed for each valid track.
4) I've re-installed the Codecs.
5) I've set "Work Offline"

OS: Windows XP (updated to the most recent essential
updates).

Your help is appreciated!

[Daeymon]

Only apply to burned CD's, or all CD's?

Try installing another media player such as Real One Player, or Winamp.

If it works using one of those then its a prob with WMP 9

If it doesnt work, then its probably a problem with your CD-ROM configuration.

[rumtum_lum]

>>Only apply to burned CD's, or all CD's?
>>
>>Try installing another media player such as Real One Player, or >>Winamp.

Installed Winamp. Same problem.

Both WMP 9 & Winamp will work with .wav files on original CDs.
Both WMP 9 & Winamp will NOT work with .cda files on original CDs.

I didn't bother trying any burned CDs... should I?