Cannot Run Programs from CD-ROM Drive in 386 Enhanced Mode

ID: Q64443


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a


SYMPTOMS

You cannot run programs directly from the CD-ROM drive in enhanced mode Microsoft Windows version 3.0 when using Microsoft CD-ROM Extensions MSCDEX version 2.10. You can use the data files on the CD-ROM disk, copy files from the drive, and run applications such as Bookshelf and Programmer's Library that have the .EXE files on the local drive. This allows you to access the CD-ROM drive for data only.

Microsoft CD-ROM Extensions is named MSCDEX.EXE. Version 2.10 of Extensions is dated 4-07-89 and has a file size of 19,943 bytes.


RESOLUTION

This issue is resolved by updating to MSCDEX.EXE version 2.20 or later. To update contact the vendor that manufactures the CD-ROM drive.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: September 27, 1999
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