Windows 3.1 Setup Replaces _DEFAULT.PIF and DOSPRMPT.PIF (81682)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q81682
If you install Microsoft Windows over an existing copy of Windows, the Setup program overwrites the _DEFAULT.PIF file. These files are overwritten by design to ensure that the Windows 3.1 updated versions are in place.

NOTE: If the file attributes of _DEFAULT.PIF and DOSPRMPT.PIF are hidden, system, or read-only, the Setup program prompts you before overwriting the old files.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:KB81682
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