DOCUMENT:Q134489  28-JUL-2001  [win95x]
TITLE   :Cannot Start a Windows-Based Program from MS-DOS Prompt
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
PROD/VER:95
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to start a Windows-based program from an MS-DOS prompt by typing

   START <winapp>

   -or-

   <winapp>

where <winapp> is the name of the program, the program does not run, and
you receive the following error message:

   This program cannot be run in DOS mode.

CAUSE
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The MS-DOS window is configured to prevent MS-DOS based programs from detecting
Windows.

RESOLUTION
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Change the configuration of the MS-DOS window. To change the configuration,
follow these steps:

1. Start MS-DOS Prompt.

2. In the MS-DOS Prompt dialog box, click the Properties button.

3. In the MS-DOS Prompt Properties dialog box, click the Program tab, and then
   click the Advanced button.

4. In the Advanced Program Settings dialog box, make sure the "Prevent
   MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows" box is not checked, and then
   click the OK button.

5. Quit MS-DOS, and then restart it.

Additional query words: start begin box execute

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Keywords          : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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