Starting Works for Windows from the Command Line (79121)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q79121

SUMMARY

This article describes methods of starting Works for Windows automatically when Windows starts.

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OPTION 1: Launch Works from the Command Line

  1. Verify the Works for Windows directory is in the path.
  2. From the command prompt in MS-DOS, type

    msworks

    and press the ENTER key. This will load Windows and go directly into Works for Windows.

OPTION 2: Run Works Automatically when Windows Starts

  1. From the File menu, choose Run, type the following, and press ENTER:

    win.ini

  2. Locate the RUN= line and add a reference to Works, as follows:

    RUN=c:\msworks\msworks.exe

OPTION 3: Load Works for Windows as Minimized Icon when Windows Starts

  1. From the File menu, choose Run, type the following, and press ENTER:

    win.ini

  2. Locate the LOAD= line and add a reference to Works, as follows:

    LOAD=c:\msworks\msworks.exe

For more information about accomplishing this task in Works, see your printed documentation or online help.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:KB79121
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