Ed,

Cleaning the CD solved the problem. Thanks.


>>I was browsing my MSDN Sampler CD yesterday, when the computer hung due to a problem in another program. I had to reset the computer. Now whenever I try to browse that CD, the computer hangs again, or at least takes a very long time (over 5 minutes) to display the folders and files. For example, if I put the CD in the drive, the intro screen comes up ok, but if I try to go to another screen, the computer hangs. This is not a problem with other CD's.
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>Have you tried cleaning the CD? While it doesn't happen often, dirt or grease can make sections of a CD unreadable. This sounds like one of your directory blocks is marginal.
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>FWIW, I use Kensington's CD Cleaner (their Model 51890A), which I picked up at a local Staples for about $10. Comes with a small bottle of cleaner and a cleaning tray that you crank by hand. Does a fine job when dirt is the problem; doesn't help a whit if you've badly scratched the surface of the CD.
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