Printing Directories from Windows 3.0 and 3.0a (78787)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q78787

SUMMARY

It is possible use the MS-DOS Executive included with Windows (MSDOS.EXE) to print directory listings from Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.0a.

NOTE: This information applies to Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 ONLY if you upgrade over Windows versions 3.0 or 3.0a.

MORE INFORMATION

MSDOS.EXE was the operating shell for earlier versions of Windows. MSDOS.EXE can print directory listings that include all the files in that directory plus a listing of all subdirectories in that directory. The only directory MSDOS.EXE cannot print is the root directory.

To use MSDOS.EXE for printing directories:
  1. From Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.
  2. In the Command Line box, type:

    MSDOS.EXE

    This file should be in the Windows program directory.
  3. When MSDOS.EXE is running, choose the directory that you want to print, then choose Print from the File menu.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/19/2005
Keywords:KB78787
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