Windows PIF Settings for Microsoft Works for MS-DOS

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q33673
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 2.x, 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

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
   -----                        -------

   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

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.

KBCategory: kbenv kbinterop
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: PIF WIN286 dos 2.00 3.00 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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