Microsoft KB Archive/825426

= How to Read a CD from DOS =

Article ID: 825426

Article Last Modified on 10/14/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Standard Edition

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SYMPTOMS
You cannot read a CD in a MS-DOS-based virtual machine. The CD/DVD-ROM drive is not available.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because your MS-DOS operating system is not configured to access a CD/DVD-ROM drive.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, edit your Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files to load the drivers that permit MS-DOS to read your CD/DVD-ROM drive.

Note: These steps assume that your MS-DOS system files are located in the C:\DOS directory. If they are not, replace C:\DOS with the correct path.  At a DOS prompt, type:

edit C:\autoexec.bat

 Type the following command, and then press the ENTER key:

lh c:\dos\mscdex.exe /s /d idecd001

 Press ALT-F, and then press S to save the file. Press ALT-F, press O, and then type the following command:

c:\config.sys

, Press ENTER. The Config.sys file opens. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

device=c:\dos\cdrom.sys /d:idecd001

 Press ALT-F, and then press S to save the file.</li> Press ALT-F, and then press X to exit the Edit program.</li> Restart the virtual machine.</li></ol>

Additional query words: VPC VPC5 VPC6 VPC6.1

Keywords: kbprb KB825426

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