Article: Q158351
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): MACINTOSH:1.0,1.0a,2.0; :1.0,1993, 1994, 1995, 1996-1997 editions,1994 edition,1995 edi
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 08-NOV-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Ancient Lands for the Macintosh, version 1.0
- Microsoft Art Gallery for the Macintosh, version 1.0
- Microsoft Bookshelf for the Macintosh 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996-1997 editions
- Microsoft Cinemania for Macintosh, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 editions
- Microsoft Dangerous Creatures for the Macintosh, version 1.0
- Microsoft Dinosaurs for the Macintosh 1.0
- Microsoft Encarta 1994 The Complete Multimedia Encyclopedia
- Microsoft Encarta 95 The Complete Interactive Multimedia Encyclopedia for Macintosh
- Microsoft Encarta 96 Encyclopedia for Macintosh
- Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia for Macintosh
- Microsoft Isaac Asimov's The Ultimate Robot for the Macintosh, version 1.0
- Microsoft Musical Instruments for the Macintosh, version 1.0
- Microsoft Cinemania for the Macintosh versions 1996 edition, 1997 edition
- Microsoft The Ultimate Frank Lloyd Wright for the Macintosh, version 1.0
- Microsoft Wine Guide for the Macintosh, versions 1.0, 1.0a, 2.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use one of the programs listed at the top of this article over a
network, you may experience some of the following behaviors:
- Error messages requesting that a CD-ROM to be inserted.
- Computer stops responding (Hangs)
CAUSE
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When a program requests a media item (such as a sound, picture, or movie) from
its source (usually a CD-ROM), you may receive an error message or the computer
may stop responding if the program doesn't find the requested item within a
reasonable amount of time.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve the problem, use some of the following troubleshooting methods
- As a test, try running the program from a local CD-ROM drive (if available).
- Make sure the network is functioning reliably and that the program always has
access to the source media.
- Attempt to connect two computers directly via a serial cable, using the
printer or modem port on the computers.
MORE INFORMATION
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Programs shipped on compact disc are often designed to have access to a local
CD-ROM drive. When the program is forced to depend on a network connection, the
information may not be received within an allowable amount of time.
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Keywords :
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Version : MACINTOSH:1.0,1.0a,2.0; :1.0,1993, 1994, 1995, 1996-1997 editions,1994 edition,1995 edition,1996 edition,1997 edition
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