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Old 20-09-2007, 04:11 AM   #1
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I tried to load the directory from Space Racer into DOSBox, and it didn't work.

The first thing that I did was type [MOUNT "C:\SPACE RACER\SPCRACER\"] and hit Enter.
Then it said,
"Usage MOUNT Drive-Letter Local-Directory
So a MOUNT c c:\windows mounts windows directory as the c: drive in DOSBox"
I then typed "C:" to change the command prompt to that drive. Only it said,
"Drive C does not exist!
You must mount it first. Type intro or intro mount for more information."

Please tell me how to solve this problem.

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Old 20-09-2007, 05:48 AM   #2
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MOUNT C:\SPACE RACER\SPCRACER\[/b]
First thing first, DOS can't work with worknames longer than 8 characters. So, shorten and rename your directories and files accordingly.

Second, when you mount a drive you must select which drive you want to emulate. So you should type "MOUNT C C:\DIRECTORY".

I think it should do it. I myself always mount my c:\ drive directly anyways, but it's a little dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. If you used to play around in DOS in the good old days, you should be fine however.
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Old 20-09-2007, 08:44 AM   #3
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MOUNT C "C:\SPACE RACER\SPCRACER\"
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Old 20-09-2007, 09:41 AM   #4
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QUOTE(Eagle of Fire @ Sep 20 2007, 04:48 AM) [snapback]311947[/snapback]
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So you should type "MOUNT C C:\DIRECTORY".
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Well if he did that the length of folder would be too long since DIRECTORY has 9 characters. :P

But yes, shootemupper, you forgot to give drive's letter in front of your folder name.
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Old 20-09-2007, 11:49 AM   #5
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with mounting the 8.3 limit doesn't apply. (try it if you don't believe it)
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Old 20-09-2007, 01:02 PM   #6
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well it didnt' want to do it to me yesterday when i wanted to mount Command & Conquer folder.

it did do it when i typed comman~1

in the end it turns out the version i had was for WIN95 anyway and had a nice scrypt attached that launched the game in Win95 compatibility mode.
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QUOTE(gregor @ Sep 20 2007, 02:02 PM) [snapback]312023[/snapback]
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well it didnt' want to do it to me yesterday when i wanted to mount Command & Conquer folder.
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Did you put the quotes? "C:\SPACE RACER\SPCRACER\"
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Old 20-09-2007, 02:47 PM   #8
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What he didn't put in was the drive letter for the mount.

Shoot-em-upper, if you get the "USAGE" message, it means you entered the command incorrectly.

If you entered it right, you should get a message Drive (letter) is mounted as local directory (path), where the letter and path are those you entered for MOUNT command to use. Look at this screenshot to see how it works:


And of course, there is always the Beginner's Guide to walk you through the basics.
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Old 20-09-2007, 04:29 PM   #9
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Thanks, I changed the folder to SpcRacer(eight letters) and it worked. And, yes, I did put quotes around it the first time. :thanx: for your help!
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Old 20-09-2007, 05:27 PM   #10
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LOL
My reply was for gregor, when he doubted Data's words about the 8.3 rule.

Mixup is my fault, should have been more precise.
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