Opening My Computer Is Slow with Multiple-Disk CD-ROM Changer (155923)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q155923

SYMPTOMS

When you double-click My Computer on a computer with a multiple-disk CD-ROM changer, it may take a long time (up to several minutes) for the folder to fully appear on the screen.

CAUSE

Windows NT Explorer reads each of the CD-ROMs in the multiple-disk CD-ROM changer for volume information before fully displaying the folder.

MORE INFORMATION

For information about how to restrict access to the CD-ROM drives, and prevent Windows NT Explorer from reading the CD-ROM drives, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: 158457
TITLE : Defining Local and Remote Drive Visibility Under WinNT 4.0

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbHardware kbui KB155923
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