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EXWINRUN is a Windows program launcher for DOS programs that cannot be
run under Windows. It takes a single command line argument that is a
command to be run outside of windows. Windows is automatically exited
before the command line is run; when the command line is completed,
Windows is automatically and seamlessly restarted.
Since EXWINRUN spawns the DOS command processor (COMMAND.COM or a
replacement specified by COMSPEC) to run the command, that command is
usually a BATch file (which can run one or more programs). The BATch
file will usually include the steps in the following example:
D: <== log to the desired drive
CD \MYDIR <== change to the desired directory
MYPROG <== run a desired program
The following is an example of a Program Manager entry (File
Properties) that uses EXWINRUN:
Description: My Program
Command Line: C:\WINDOWS\EXWINRUN.EXE D:\MYDIR\START.BAT
Working Directory: <== ineffective - use BATch file
EXWINRUN notifies all Windows before exiting Windows. Well-written
Windows programs will prompt you to save any necessary files. If any
DOS windows are open, the exit will be aborted.
Written in version 1.0 of Microsoft Visual C++. Provided AS IS
without warranty of any kind; user assumes all risks.
-John Navas
CompuServe 70244,2046