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DOS Game--Invalid Drive Specification
Name: Scarlett Date: April 16, 2001 at 11:36:48 Pacific
Comment:
I recently tried to install a DOS game (Might and Magic II) off of a CD called Challenge Pack Games (or something). Because I have Win98, I installed the few necessary older windows files that should have allowed the game to run, including a tweak or two to the config file. However, after I install the game and attempt to run it through DOS as it should be done, it gives me the message "Invalid drive Specification." I thought it was rather strange. I installed it onto my hard drive (C:) but I run it from my first CDROM drive (E:). I have no idea why my game refuses to run, but any bit of advice or help would be appreciated.
I have the newest Might and Magic game, but hey... I still love the old ones.
Name: Ayexby Date: April 16, 2001 at 14:34:24 Pacific
Reply:
While I've never ran the program you're talking about, when I've experienced that problem, it was caused by the configuration file referring to the incorrect letter for the CD. So, I would recommend double-checking the configuration file (if it's a text file) for references to other CD drive letters, like D:\, or Q:\, etc, and change them as needed to E:\, assuming you find them.
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