Microsoft CD Extensions (MSCDEX.EXE) Version 2.21
Provides CD-ROM Access
This driver enables the user to access a CD-ROM either from the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file or from the command prompt.
This disk contains the following files--
README.TXT MSCDEX.EXE LICENSE.TXT
In order to obtain a printout of this README.TXT file, insert this
disk in Drive A, make sure the printer is switched on, is on line,
and at the C:\> prompt, enter the following command--
PRINT A:README.TXT
and press <Enter>.
INSTALLATION
1. Start up your computer.
2. Insert this diskette in Drive A.
3. At the C:\> prompt, type in:
CD \DOS
and press <Enter>.
NOTE: In the above CD command, DOS is the name of the DOS directory
on your system.
4. Type in:
COPY A:MSCDEX.EXE
and press <Enter>. The driver file from this disk is copied to
the DOS directory on your hard drive.
5. Now you can edit you AUTOEXEC.BAT to execute MSCDEX.EXE or you
can type MSCDEX at the command prompt.
NOTE:
"While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of this
information to assure its accuracy, Tandy Corporation/Radio Shack
assumes no liability resulting from the use of the information
contained herein."
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.