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Q: Why does my MS-DOS program run slower or incorrectly in Windows?

A: Check to see if changing the settings in MS-DOS works:
1) Do one of the following:
a) If an icon which points to the MS-DOS program is located on the Windows desktop:
1] Right-click the icon and select 'Properties'. (The '<program> Properties' dialog box appears, where <program> is the name of the MS-DOS program.)
2] Click the 'Program' tab.
b) If the MS-DOS program shortcut is located in the 'Start' menu:
1] Click 'Start' on the Windows taskbar. (The 'Start' menu appears.)
2] Select 'Programs'.
3] If necessary, select the subfolder(s) in which the shortcut is located.
4] Right-click the shortcut and select 'Properties'. (The '<program> Properties' dialog box appears, where <program> is the name of the MS-DOS program.)
5] Click the 'Program' tab.
2) Click 'Advanced...'. (The 'Advanced Program Settings' dialog box appears.)
3) Select the 'Prevent MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows' check box.
4) Click 'OK' and click 'OK' again.
5) Do one of the following to run the program:
a) Double-click the program's icon on the Windows desktop.
b) Run the program from the 'Start' menu:
1] Click 'Start' on the Windows taskbar. (The 'Start' menu appears.)
2] Select 'Programs'.
3] If necessary, select the subfolder in which the program is located.
4] Select the program's shortcut.
6) Use the program for a few minutes to see if the problems occur.
7) Close the program.
8) Type the following and press ENTER to return to Windows 98:
EXIT

NOTE: If you cannot type in the MS-DOS window, click the close window button in the top right-hand corner.



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