Alps DC544 CD-ROM Changer Appears As Four CD-ROM Drives

ID: Q188759

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows 98, the Alps DC544 CD-ROM changer may appear as four individual CD-ROM drives in My Computer or Windows Explorer.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because the Alpstray.exe program does not work correctly in Windows 98.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the Alps DC544 CD-ROM changer as if it is 4 different CD-ROM drives.

MORE INFORMATION

In Microsoft Windows 95, this CD-ROM changer could be configured by using the Alpstray.exe program. Even though this program does not work correctly, the functionality of the CD-ROM changer is not affected. The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 98


Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbhw kbui win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 11, 1999