WIN.INI Run= Command Problem with Windowed MS-DOS Apps

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q67267
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Run= line in the WIN.INI file to start a windowed MS-DOS application followed by a Windows application, the keyboard input goes to the MS-DOS application. The focus remains on the MS-DOS application in the background and does not switch to the Windows application in the foreground as you would expect. This only happens in 386 enhanced mode.

The following is a sample WIN.INI run line: 

   Run=word.pif winword.exe

WORKAROUND

To switch the focus to the Windows application in the foreground, click anywhere in the Windows application with the mouse. If you do not have a mouse, press ALT+ESC.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 win30 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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