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Q80858: Disabling Metz File F/X for Windows

Article: Q80858
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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Metz File F/X for Windows is a file utilities and task list replacement program
for Microsoft Windows.

The installation process replaces the TASKMAN.EXE file.

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Upon installation, Metz File F/X renames TASKMAN.EXE to TASKMAN.OLD. A new
TASKMAN.EXE file is then copied into the Windows directory.

To disable the Metz File F/X utility, do the following:

1. Run MS-DOS.

2. Go to your Windows directory.

3. Type the following at the MS-DOS command prompt and then press ENTER:

  REN TASKMAN.EXE TASKMAN.ABC

4. Type the following at the MS-DOS command prompt and then press ENTER:

  REN TASKMAN.OLD TASKMAN.EXE.

For additional information, contact Metz Software technical support.

The Metz product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 task swap switch toggle mets 3.00a

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

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