Microsoft KB Archive/67267

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WIN.INI Run= Command Problem with Windowed MS-DOS Apps

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Q67267

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

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SYMPTOMS
When you use the Run= line in the WIN.INI file to start a windowed MS-DOS application followed by a Windows application, the keyboard input goes to the MS-DOS application. The focus remains on the MS-DOS application in the background and does not switch to the Windows application in the foreground as you would expect. This only happens in 386 enhanced mode.

The following is a sample WIN.INI run line:

    Run=word.pif winword.exe

WORKAROUND
To switch the focus to the Windows application in the foreground, click anywhere in the Windows application with the mouse. If you do not have a mouse, press ALT+ESC.

STATUS
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a