MODE Command May Not Work Properly When CMD is Minimized

• Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

In Windows NT, if you run a batch or command file and run a MODE command while the batch file is running minimized, the window size of the Command Prompt (CMD.EXE) may not change and the full screen prompt may not get the proper settings.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.1 and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Create the following batch file and save it as TEST.BAT:

         @echo off
         rem The following should set the screen to 50 lines
         mode con lines=50
         pause
         cmd
   

2. In Program Manager, create an icon for TEST.BAT file and select the Run Minimized option.

3. Double-click the icon to start the Command Prompt and the screen settings may not be correct.