16-bit Applications Hang Using Sony CDU 3x CD-ROM (130911)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q130911

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows NT version 3.5 Service Pack 2, the following problems occur with the Sony CDU 3X CD-ROM drive:
  • During Windows NT startup, the CD-ROM drive takes a long period of time to initialize.
  • When you run a 16-bit application, the CD-ROM drive light is active and the application stops responding (hangs).

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do one of the following:
  • Place a CD-ROM disc in the drive before you start Windows NT.

    -or-
  • Replace the SLCD32.SYS file in your %SystemRoot%\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS subdirectory with the older file of the same name located in the I386 directory of the Windows NT Server or Workstation 3.5 CD-ROM disc.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2003
Keywords:kbsetup KB130911
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