Openiing a DOS program in XP

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I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important
file. I checked the DOS command properties and set the display option
for "window", yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I open
it in a smaller window?

Thanks

Nightsky
 
I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important
file. I checked the DOS command properties and set the display option
for "window", yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I open
it in a smaller window?

Thanks

Nightsky
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In the Properties, Options tab, check the Display Options choice -
Windows or Full Screen.

Jose
 
Nightsky said:
I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important file. I
checked the DOS command properties and set the display option for "window",
yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I open it in a smaller
window?

Thanks

Nightsky
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Try pressing ALT+ENTER to toggle between windowed and full screen.

HTH
-pk
 
Change this value to 0 to disable the command window fullscreen,
1 to enable it:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console]
"FullScreen"=dword:00000000


ju.c
 
Thanks for the info, gents, however, none of these seem to work:

1. Mouse cursor non functional in my DOS screen
2. Display Options DOES have Window checked.
3. ALT+ENTER toggles 1st window size, but when a file is loaded,
it toggles only minimize/restore.
4. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console]
"FullScreen"=dword:00000000
Use 0 to disable the command window fullscreen,
1 to enable it:

Any other ideas I can try?

Nightsky
__________________________________________
 
Nightsky said:
Thanks for the info, gents, however, none of these seem to work:

1. Mouse cursor non functional in my DOS screen
2. Display Options DOES have Window checked.
3. ALT+ENTER toggles 1st window size, but when a file is loaded,
it toggles only minimize/restore.
4. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console]
"FullScreen"=dword:00000000
Use 0 to disable the command window fullscreen,
1 to enable it:

Any other ideas I can try?

Nightsky
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If the app is being run only to retrieve a specific file, why is the
fullscreen an issue?

The answer to that might help with a more specific suggestion.

HTH
-pk
 
I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important
file. I checked the DOS command properties and set the display option
for "window", yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I open
it in a smaller window?

Thanks

Nightsky
Click to expand...

Just what is this old DOS program?

If you go to Start, Run and type in cmd <enter> does that open in a
full screen?


Jose
 
I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important
file. I checked the DOS command properties and set the display option
for "window", yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I open
it in a smaller window?

Thanks

Nightsky
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I got it now ;)

When you get into your CMD (Start, Run, cmd ) window, be sure the
title bar is showing in the top: c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe

Right click the icon or title bar in the CMD window, Properties,
Layout. What is Window size width and height? Mine is 80 and 25, but
I can change it to fill the whole screen, Apply it and then chose Save
properties for future commands with same title (or not).

If you start from the Shortcut, check and adjust THOSE Layout
Properties and tell it to modify the shortcut.

Jose
 
The program is MusicPrinter Plus ver4.1
START>RUN>cmd>ENTER opens a smaller window


I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important
file. I checked the DOS command properties and set the display option
for "window", yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I
open
it in a smaller window?

Thanks

Nightsky
Click to expand...

Just what is this old DOS program?

If you go to Start, Run and type in cmd <enter> does that open in a
full screen?


Jose
 
I need to see two windows to get my work done.
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Two windows... Two DOS windows?

Open a DOS window that is too big. Change the Layout properties until
it is the size you want - maybe 1/2 screen. Save all that so the next
time you open a DOS window it opens it opens in the new size you just
save.

Now, open 2 or 22.
 
Jose - I followed all your directions. I also checked the properties of
the shortcut, the START cmd, and the program itself. All are set to
window display, not full screen. Window size is 80x25. I tried different
numbers, but only the main window reacts.

The program's main screen opens in a window, as does the listing of
files.
But when I open any of the music files, all open in full screen.

Nightsky

I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important
file. I checked the DOS command properties and set the display option
for "window", yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I
open
it in a smaller window?

Thanks

Nightsky
Click to expand...

I got it now ;)

When you get into your CMD (Start, Run, cmd ) window, be sure the
title bar is showing in the top: c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe

Right click the icon or title bar in the CMD window, Properties,
Layout. What is Window size width and height? Mine is 80 and 25, but
I can change it to fill the whole screen, Apply it and then chose Save
properties for future commands with same title (or not).

If you start from the Shortcut, check and adjust THOSE Layout
Properties and tell it to modify the shortcut.

Jose
 
Try resetting that command windows' window settings.
You can find it as a subkey under this registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console

To reset it, just delete the whole subkey. When you
start the DOS app again it will open to the default
size, then you can set it up how you like.


ju.c


Nightsky said:
Thanks for the info, gents, however, none of these seem to work:

1. Mouse cursor non functional in my DOS screen
2. Display Options DOES have Window checked.
3. ALT+ENTER toggles 1st window size, but when a file is loaded,
it toggles only minimize/restore.
4. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console]
"FullScreen"=dword:00000000
Use 0 to disable the command window fullscreen,
1 to enable it:

Any other ideas I can try?

Nightsky
__________________________________________

Nightsky said:
I am running an older DOS program in XP to retrieve a old important
file. I checked the DOS command properties and set the display option
for "window", yet the program still opens in full screen. How can I
open it in a smaller window?

Thanks

Nightsky
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Does the Properties dialog have a Compatibility tab? It seems like it should
if you have installed it on your hard drive, but not if you are running it
from another disk. Probably a wild idea, but maybe you can separately open a
command window, size it, and drag and drop your DOS Prog into it?
(With free advice you get what you pay for. :)

FWIW. --Richard
 
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