Ok, before I get started I want to say that I am a complete n00b when it comes to anything DOS. I am moderately well versed in computer knowlege, and I can build one, but for some reason, my brain seems to cloud over and go into hibernation at the mention of DOS or any computer tech that is pre-WIN. (I think it reminds me too much of high school)
Anyway, sorry for rambling...

*** Ok, I just picked up a copy of Ultima Underworld 1+2 on the same cd.

I tried to run it, but, of course, it will not work. I get a box that comes up and says:
****** DOS error********
Drive not ready on drive E
Make sure drive latch is closed!

Ok, first off, I do not have a drive E..🤣
and secondly, there is NO drive latch to speak of. I have a normal cd/dvd drive in which the tray comes out and you put the cd on it and close it.

* I would like to play these games, but I am NOT willing to go through a long, painful and drawnout senerio of headaches and whatnot to do it.
* I am writing here because I am basically curious if there is a reletively simple solution to my problem.
* If this is going to be a "project", please just let me know, and I can not waste my time. I have very little of it and can better spend it actually lplaying games instead of trying to get old ones to work!
(can you tell I am bitter..🤣)
* Please take in to account that I am extremely UN-knowlegeable in this area when answering the post...

THANX

MY SPECS:

Brand: Alienware Area 51
Specs: Pentium 4 Extreme edition 3.2 gig
w/ 1.024 gig memory
Hardrive: 2 hardrives- #1 is my C=20 gig and #2 is my D= 60 gig
Graphics: geForce 4 FX 5600
w/ 256mb of memory
O.S.: WIN XP
Monitor: 19 inch flat panel monitor - 1600 X 1200 resolution