The problem you're having is that it's designed to work in a much older version of Windows. One would logically think that if you have a newer version of Windows, then it should have everything the older operating system had and more, right? Well, unfortunately no. Such is the infuriating proprietary nature of Microsoft.

This happened with my enhanced "Nixon" soundtrack CD years ago. It had a trailer for the movie, and all kinds of other info, including an interview with John Williams on the making of the score. As soon as I switched operating systems, I think when I switched over to WIndows 2000, the enhanced content just stopped working. I couldn't figure it out. I assumed all later versions of Microsoft would be compatible. I was pissed when someone finally told me what the problem was. Not sure if the content can ever be accessed again.

I've had the "Shadows of the Empire" CD ever since it was first released back in '96 or '97. I don't remember what was on the enhanced part of the disc, but I know it won't operate on my current system.

The Shadows of the Empire book was lacking in most respects. However, I would certainly recommend the music for any SW fan. It's by Joel McNeely, the guy who did the Young Indy Chronicles. Lots of choral and some interesting meshing of the popular SW themes, as well as plenty of original content on par with any of the official OST's. Remember, before the Prequels, this was the only non-OT Star Wars music we had! Beautifully written and performed with a full choir and orchestra, it gave us visions of what the prequels would sound like. In my opinion, it's even superior to some of the material written for the prequels. I consider it the "seventh" Star Wars soundtrack.

--InfoDroid