Use CHEV Command for Changing Mode of DOS/V

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows version 3.1

SUMMARY

Japanese Windows 3.1 requires DOS/V (Japanese MS-DOS). DOS/V has two different modes, English and Japanese modes. The CHEV command is used to change between these two modes.

MORE INFORMATION

MSKK of Japan released DOS5/V and DOS6/V. DOS/V has two different modes, and Japanese Windows 3.1 runs only on Japanese mode.

CHEV.EXE is used in DOS5/V to temporarily change the display between English mode and Japanese mode.

The CHEV command was added to Japanese DOS/V as a convenience to users. The command is used similarly to such MS-DOS commands as MODE, XCOPY, and so forth. Before running Japanese Windows, make sure that you are using the Japanese mode of DOS/V; otherwise, use the CHEV command to change to Japanese mode.

NOTE: DOS/V EDIT.COM works only in English mode.