Microsoft KB Archive/131877

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How to Create Default PIF for MS-DOS-Based Programs

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Q131877

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to create a default program information file (PIF) for MS-DOS-based programs.

MORE INFORMATION
A default PIF file for MS-DOS-based programs is used for those MS-DOS-based programs that are not shipped with their own PIF files, and are started by clicking Run on the Start menu. To create a default PIF file for MS-DOS- based programs, follow these steps:


 * 1) Open the Windows folder.
 * 2) On the File menu, point to New, then click Shortcut.
 * 3) In the Command Line box, type command.com, then click Next.
 * 4) In the "Select a name for the shortcut" box, type _DEFAULT, then click Finish.
 * 5) Use the right mouse button to click the new _DEFAULT.PIF file, then click Properties on the menu that appears.
 * 6) Set the properties you want for the _DEFAULT.PIF file, then click OK.
 * 7) Restart Windows 95.

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