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Q57595: Amdek CD-ROM Drive and Windows 3.0

Article: Q57595
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 07-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Amdek CD-ROM drive with Microsoft Windows version 3.0 in
standard or enhanced modes, the drive does not function correctly under Windows
unless it has been previously accessed at the MS-DOS level.

WORKAROUND
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Perform a directory (DIR) of the drive or other access to the drive in the
AUTOEXEC.BAT to enable Windows to access the drive.

MORE INFORMATION
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or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a 3rdparty KBHW

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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