The Settings key contains information that Program Manager uses to configure its environment. The following entries appear in the Settings key.
| Entry | Description |
| MinOnRun | Specifies whether to minimize Program Manager when an application is started. |
| AutoArrange | Specifies whether Program Manager should automatically arrange icons within groups. |
| SaveSettings | Specifies whether to save the position of the Program Manager window when Program Manager terminates. |
| DISPLAY.DRV | Specifies the filename of the display driver in use when Program Manager last terminated. When Program Manager starts, it compares this value to the filename of the display driver currently in use. If the names are different, Program Manager re-extracts the application icons. |
| Window | Specifies the location and dimensions of the Program Manager window. |
| Order | Specifies the order that the groups listed in the Groups key appear in the Program Manager window. |
| Startup | Specifies the name of the startup group. Program Manager automatically starts the applications in the startup group whenever it starts. |