MS-DOS-Based Application Checks for Existence of Windows (128399)
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This article was previously published under Q128399 SYMPTOMS
When you run an MS-DOS-based application in Windows 95, the application
may try to exit Windows 95 or you may receive an error message similar
to the following message:
This program does not run under Windows.
CAUSE
Some MS-DOS-based applications are designed to check for the existence of
Windows and fail if Windows is found to be running.
WORKAROUND
Windows 95 has an option for this type of MS-DOS-based application. Follow
these steps to use the "Prevent MS-DOS-based programs from detecting
Windows" option:
- Use the right mouse button to click the icon for the MS-DOS-based
program, then click Properties on the menu that appears.
- Click the Program tab, then click the Advanced button.
- Click the "Prevent MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows"
check box, then click the OK button twice.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/28/2001 |
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Keywords: | kbAppCompatibility KB128399 |
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