Article: Q84905
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
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SYMPTOMS
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When running MS-DOS applications in Microsoft Windows version 3.1 in standard
mode on a Novell network, the Working Directory setting in the Program Item
Properties dialog box, and the Start-up Directory setting in a PIF do not
function if the directory specified is a network drive (not the local hard
drive). This problem does not occur in 386 enhanced mode.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows version 3.1. We are
researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes
available.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem
1. Create a batch file (for example, APP.BAT) that changes to the desired
directory, and then starts the MS-DOS application (for example, MYAPP.EXE).
CD\
U:
CD\DATA
C:\MYDIR\MYAPP.EXE
2. Do one of the following:
a. Change the PIF's Program Filename to APP.BAT:
Program Filename: APP.BAT
Windows Title: MyApp
Optional Parameters:
Start-up Directory:
-or-
b. Modify the command line for the icon's properties to APP.BAT:
Description: MyApp
Command Line: APP.BAT
Working Directory:
Shortcut Key:
Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 3rdparty
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
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