Q33673: Windows PIF Settings for Microsoft Works for MS-DOS

Article: Q33673
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.x,3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 2.03, 2.1, 2.11, 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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The following are the recommended Windows/286 and Windows 3.0 PIF file settings
for Microsoft Works for MS-DOS (be sure to include your actual path and
directory for Program Name and Initial Directory):

  Field                        Setting
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  Program Name:                C:\WORKS\WORKS.EXE
  Program Title:               Microsoft Works
  Program Parameters:          (none)
  Initial Directory:           C:\WORKS
  KB Required                  320
  KB Desired                   640
  Directly Modifies            Screen
  Program Switch               Text
  Screen Exchange              Graphics/Text
  Close Window on exit         Checked (see below)

MORE INFORMATION
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When an MS-DOS application is closed that is run from a PIF file without the
"Close Window on exit" option checked, an inactive application window remains
open until it is also closed. To close an inactive application, press
ALT+SPACEBAR and choose "Close" from the pull-down menu.

Additional query words: PIF WIN286 dos 2.00 3.00 3.00a

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin203 kbWin210 kbWin211 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:2.x,3.0,3.0a

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