Startup Directory Doesn't Work in Standard on Novell (84905)

SYMPTOMS

When running MS-DOS applications in Microsoft Windows version 3.1 in standard mode on a Novell network, the Working Directory setting in the Program Item Properties dialog box, and the Start-up Directory setting in a PIF do not function if the directory specified is a network drive (not the local hard drive). This problem does not occur in 386 enhanced mode.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem

Create a batch file (for example, APP.BAT) that changes to the desired directory, and then starts the MS-DOS application (for example, MYAPP.EXE).
```
      CD\ 
      U:
      CD\DATA
      C:\MYDIR\MYAPP.EXE
						
```

Do one of the following:

Change the PIF's Program Filename to APP.BAT:

         Program Filename:       APP.BAT
         Windows Title:          MyApp
         Optional Parameters:
         Start-up Directory:

-or-

Modify the command line for the icon's properties to APP.BAT:

         Description:            MyApp
         Command Line:           APP.BAT
         Working Directory:
         Shortcut Key: