Neverhood Err Msg: "Error Reading CD-ROM" When Ejected (159151)



The information in this article applies to:

  • DreamWorks Interactive, The Neverhood 1.0
  • DreamWorks Interactive, Scholastic's Goosebumps Series: Attack of the Mutant 1.0
  • DreamWorks Interactive, Lost World: Jurassic Park Chaos Island 1.0

This article was previously published under Q159151

SYMPTOMS

You receive one of the following error messages:
Error reading CD-ROM.
This occurs if you try to run the programs listed above without the compact disc in the CD-ROM drive:

-or-

If the disc is ejected during game play or an animation, you may receive a black or blue screen and then you receive the following error message:
Error Reading CD-ROM in Drive D: (your CD-ROM drive letter)
Please Insert CD-ROM with Serial Number in Drive D:
If the CD is still in the drive, it may require cleaning.
Press Enter for OK or ESC to Cancel"

CAUSE

The compact disc must be in the CD-ROM drive before you can start any of the DreamWorks titles.

RESOLUTION

Do not remove the compact disc any time the program is running. Press the ESC key on the keyboard to exit the program.

If the ENTER key does not return you to the program, you need to restart (reboot) your computer. Press and hold down the CTRL key on the keyboard while you press the ALT and DEL keys (CTRL+ALT+DELETE key combination).

If you reboot or power-down the computer, any unsaved solutions in the current game will be lost

MORE INFORMATION

If the compact disc is ejected while the program is running, you may need to restore your display resolution. Please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for information about restoring your resolution:

159150 Neverhood: Ejecting Compact Disc During Play Changes Resolution


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbusage KB159151