You receive the "LINKSMMI.EXE-No Disk" error message when you start Links 2001 (841223)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Links 2001
  • Links 2001 Championship Edition 1.0, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start Microsoft Links 2001, you may receive the following error message:
LINKSMMI.EXE-No Disk. There is no disk in the drive.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if you try to play Links 2001 on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer without enabling Microsoft Windows compatibility mode.

RESOLUTION

Windows compatibility mode resolves many of the most common issues that prevent earlier versions of programs from working correctly. To run programs in Windows compatibility mode on a Windows XP-based computer, follow these steps:
  1. Right-click the Links program icon on your desktop or right-click Start, and then click Properties.
  2. Click the Compatibility tab.
  3. Click to select the Run this program in compatibility mode for check box.
  4. Under Compatibility mode, select Windows 98 / Windows Me.
  5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
  6. Restart the computer, and then test the game
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/21/2004
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