Article: Q133443
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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Program information files (PIFs) for MS-DOS-based programs are not created in
the Windows\PIF folder.
CAUSE
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When you double-click an MS-DOS-based program file (.exe or .com file) in
Windows Explorer, a PIF is created in the same folder as the program file. If
the PIF cannot be created in the same folder (such as when you run a program
from a CD-ROM), the PIF is created in the Windows\PIF folder. The PIF has the
same filename as the program file, but with a .pif extension.
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
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