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Q134578: PIF File Properties Change After Use

Article: Q134578
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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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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A PIF file's size and modification time may be different after you use the file.

CAUSE
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Windows 95 saves a program's PIF file settings each time the program terminates.

RESOLUTION
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To prevent Windows 95 from modifying a PIF file, set the file's Read-Only
attribute. To do so, follow these steps:

1. In Windows Explorer or My Computer, use the right mouse button to click the
  PIF file, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.

2. Click the Read-Only check box to select it.

3. Click OK.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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