mscdex 2.22
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I'm running DOS 5.0, but have access to MSCDEX v2.22. Will v2.22 run with DOS
5.0. And does this version load into highmem any easier than v 2.21??
Thanks
Phil Haase 🙂
Phil, I'm running 2.22 high w/ DOS5; it works fine for me, but I've seen a
couple of folks hereabouts griping that it didn't. Give it a try, but save
your old 2.21 just in case. If you're using a version older than 2.21, the new
one should load high easier. If you need help loading it high, check file
Laser3.txt in Lib #4. Good luck!
Kevin, what are your MSCDEX parameters?
I have a Toshiba 3401 that works great under OS/2 2.1 (in native mode, in an
OS/2 Virtual DOS Machine and under WIN-OS2). All I did was tell OS/2 to
install it and specify the drive and SCSI adapter. The MSCDEX functions for
DOS and Windows are "built in" to OS/2 2.1, so I didn't need to worry about it
for the OS/2 installation.
Now, I'd like to install the drive under vanilla DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1. I
have a copy of MSCDEX 2.22 and some MS documentation on it. I think that I
understand its parameters except for the /D:<device-name>. The MS info says
you use this parameter to:
"Specify a name for the device driver."
What device driver? I'm using a PS/2 with SCSI on the motherboard and it's
SCSI hard file works just fine with DOS and Windows without any driver
specified in my CONFIG.SYS. Now I want it to recognize my SCSI CD-ROM drive
when booted under DOS. So, when I add MSCDEX.EXE to my AUTOEXEC.BAT, do you
know what I specify for the /D:<device-name> parameter? And, do I need some
other driver?
Also, if you have any hints for the other MSCDEX parameters, I'd appreciate
your passing them along.
TIA.
Bill
Bill, I think all your questions are covered in a file, Laser3.txt, I maintain
in Lib #4 here in the CDROM Forum. There are examples of all the mscdex
switches, etc. If you have any questions after reviewing it, please lemme
know.
Thanks Kevin.
I'll download Laser3.txt in a minute and get back to you if I still have any
questions.
Bill
Kevin, thanks for the help. I'll give it a try.
Phil 🙂