MODE Command May Not Work Properly When CMD is Minimized

ID: q104173

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

In Windows NT, if you run a batch or command file and run a MODE command while the batch file is running minimized, the window size of the Command Prompt (CMD.EXE) may not change and the full screen prompt may not get the proper settings.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Create the following batch file and save it as TEST.BAT: 

      @echo off
      rem The following should set the screen to 50 lines
      mode con lines=50
      pause
      cmd
2. In Program Manager, create an icon for TEST.BAT file and select the 
   Run Minimized option.
3. Double-click the icon to start the Command Prompt and the screen 
   settings may not be correct.
Additional query words: prodnt 
Keywords          : kbtool
Version           : 3.1
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: August 14, 1998