Using Multiple CD-ROM Drives on One Machine (82469)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q82469

SUMMARY

By default, Microsoft Windows does not support using two CD-ROM drives to play CD Audio. However, by making a change to the SYSTEM.INI file, you can enable Windows to support using two CD-ROM drives to play CD Audio.

MORE INFORMATION

To enable support for two CD-ROM drives, use a text editor (for example, Notepad) to edit your SYSTEM.INI file as follows:

Under the [mci] section, which appears as 
   [mci]
   CDAudio=mcicda.drv
add the line

CDAudio1=mcicda.drv

The edited section should appears as follows: 
   [mci]
   CDAudio=mcicda.drv
   CDAudio1=mcicda.drv1
This change enables drives that require the same driver, as well as those that require different drivers.

When you run Media Player, you should have two entries in the devices menu. You can select between the two entries to access your CD-ROM drives.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB82469
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