Some of my programs need to be starting from cdrom or dvd after execution of the local .exe from harddisc. How is the proceeding to achieve a running program from cdrom/dvd? The link from .wine/windos/dosdevices to the cdrom and dvd is already established and works. May it's necessary to write a shell script to run after start from cdrom/dvd. On the other hand, may it would help to make a copy from the data cdrom/dvd to the local harddisc and start from there. Ohterwise, I'm not shure if the installation fails from the installation disc. If that the reason, than it possible makes sense to copy the whole installation from the windos partition to local linux partition. If somone experienced with starting programs (data) from cdrom/dvd which are containing the data resp. are needed for a successful operation within the local installed program part, than I'm happy for your help! thanks & regards, George -- Lust, ein paar Euro nebenbei zu verdienen? Ohne Kosten, ohne Risiko! Satte Provisionen für GMX Partner: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/partner