Article: Q134489
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to start a Windows-based program from an MS-DOS prompt by typing
START <winapp>
-or-
<winapp>
where <winapp> is the name of the program, the program does not run, and
you receive the following error message:
This program cannot be run in DOS mode.
CAUSE
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The MS-DOS window is configured to prevent MS-DOS based programs from detecting
Windows.
RESOLUTION
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Change the configuration of the MS-DOS window. To change the configuration,
follow these steps:
1. Start MS-DOS Prompt.
2. In the MS-DOS Prompt dialog box, click the Properties button.
3. In the MS-DOS Prompt Properties dialog box, click the Program tab, and then
click the Advanced button.
4. In the Advanced Program Settings dialog box, make sure the "Prevent
MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows" box is not checked, and then
click the OK button.
5. Quit MS-DOS, and then restart it.
Additional query words: start begin box execute
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Keywords : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : 95
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