Advanced program properties sheet
NOTE: Many MS-DOS-based programs run optimally under Windows 95 without having to reset any options. Always try an MS-DOS-based program without making any properties modifications first.
PIF name:
Displays the name of the PIF file that's related to the program.
Prevent MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows check box:
Select this check box to prevent the MS-DOS-based applications from detecting Windows 95, for those applications that cannot run or that perform poorly if they detect the presence of Windows 95.
Suggest MS-DOS mode as necessary:
Select this check box to permit Windows 95 to detect whether MS-DOS-based programs run optimally in MS-DOS Mode. If Windows 95 detects such an application, it runs a Wizard to set up a customized command to run the application.
MS-DOS mode:
Select this option to run this program in exclusive MS-DOS mode. No other processes may run simultaneously if this option is selected. Here are descriptions of the options that can be invoked if MS-DOS mode is checked:
Warn before entering MS-DOS mode:
Select this option to display a warning when Windows 95 is about to run an application that requires MS-DOS Mode and must shut down all other applications.
Use current MS-DOS configuration:
Select this option to use the present Autoexec.bat and Config.sys configuration.
Specify a new MS-DOS configuration:
Select this option to edit the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files in the corresponding text windows. Windows 95 displays editable versions of the current files. Add appropriate lines to each to permit the application to run properly. The modifications made to these files remain in effect ONLY during the MS-DOS session during which the program runs.
Alternatively, click 'Configuration...' at the bottom of the sheet and follow the instructions. To set a global path for all MS-DOS-based applications, add a path statement to Autoexec.bat.