Mac Multimedia: Network Connection May Cause Problems
Article ID: 158351
Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Ancient Lands for the Macintosh
- Microsoft Art Gallery 1.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Bookshelf 96-97 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Cinemania 94 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Dangerous Creatures 1.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Dinosaurs 1.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Encarta Encylopedia 1994 Edition
- Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 95 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 96 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 97 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Isaac Asimov's The Ultimate Robot for the Macintosh
- Microsoft Musical Instruments 1.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Cinemania 96 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Cinemania 97 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Ultimate Frank Lloyd Wright for Macintosh
- Microsoft Wine Guide 1.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Wine Guide 1.0a for Macintosh
- Microsoft Wine Guide 2.0 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q158351
SYMPTOMS
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
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
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
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: KB158351