PRB: 16-Bit MS-DOS Console Applications Do Not Close During Shutdown (245717)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q245717

SYMPTOMS

A 16-bit MS-DOS console application runs in a command window. When you shut down this application, the following error message may be displayed:
Windows cannot end the program. It may need more time to complete an operation.

CAUSE

When you shut down the application, the MS-DOS command window does not respond to the System menu Close item or the title bar Close button.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, cancel the shut down process. Close the command window, and then shut down the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. On the Start menu, click Run.
  2. Type command and press ENTER.
  3. Type edlin my.txt and press ENTER.
  4. On the Start menu, click Shut Down, and then click Restart.
Notice that Windows returns the error message noted in the "Symptoms" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB245717
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