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Q67267: WIN.INI Run= Command Problem with Windowed MS-DOS Apps

Article: Q67267
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it
becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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