Using MS-DOS Shell and Windows Together (71713)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
This article was previously published under Q71713

SUMMARY

Both MS-DOS version 5.0 Shell and Windows provide task switching. Having two task switchers simultaneously in memory may cause a conflict; therefore, when using Shell and Windows together, do not enable the Shell task switcher.

MORE INFORMATION

MS-DOS versions 4.x Shell does not provide task switch capabilities, so there is no problem using those Shell versions with Windows.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/23/1999
Keywords:KB71713
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