This guide will show you what is needed to get a generic IDE CD-ROM drive working under DOS.

Files Needed:

• MSCDEX.EXE (found in C:\WINDOWS\ or on the Win9x CD).
• OAKCDROM.SYS (found in C:\WINDOWS or on the boot section of the Win9x CD)

Step by Step:

• Copy the files MSCDEX.EXE and OAKCDROM.SYS to C:\
• Create or edit the CONFIG.SYS file (using NOTEPAD or EDIT)
  • Add the line:
    device=c:\oakcdrom.sys /d:oemcdrom
• Create or edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file (using NOTEPAD or EDIT)
  • Add the line:
    mscdex.exe /d:oemcdrom
• Reboot

This can be done on a floppy or on the harddisk, as the PC boots you should see the drivers loading and it will show you which drive letter is assigned to the CD-ROM drive.