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Q72267: Determining the Mode Windows Is Running In

Article: Q72267
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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You may not be able to determine the mode Microsoft Windows version 3.0 is
running in if you are using a shell other than Program Manager. For example,
using the MS-DOS Executive as the Windows shell allows you to determine the
amount of memory and resources, as well as the disk space, but not the current
mode.

MORE INFORMATION
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There are two ways to find out what mode Windows is in:

Method 1
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From inside Windows, run WINVER.EXE.

NOTE: Running WINVER.EXE from MS-DOS returns only the version of Windows, not the
mode.

Method 2
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Start File Manager and choose About File Manager from the Help menu.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a win30

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

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