While blank optical discs can be managed in the Finder, there are specific settings in the Finder that may prevent them from being handled as expected. Change these settings to toggle how the system handles blank CDs and DVDs.

You can then change this setting back to have the system ask what to do. Go to the 'CDs & DVDs' system preferences, and change the options for handling blank CDs and DVDs to 'Open Finder' instead of 'Ask what to do.' When this is done, try inserting a blank disc, and hopefully it will automatically mount in the Finder. There are several potential causes for this problem, which should be easily addressed by changing various settings pertaining to how the system and Finder handle removable optical media.

Sometimes, however, this default behavior may not happen, and inserted discs will not appear. Normally when you insert a blank CD or DVD, the disc may mount on the desktop, in the Finder sidebar, or at the top level of the computer where you see your drives and network displayed.

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