PIFs Are Not Created in the PIF Folder

Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
Article ID: Q133443

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

Program information files (PIFs) for MS-DOS-based programs are not created in the Windows\PIF folder.

CAUSE

When you double-click an MS-DOS-based program file (.exe or .com file) in Windows Explorer, a PIF is created in the same folder as the program file. If the PIF cannot be created in the same folder (such as when you run a program from a CD-ROM), the PIF is created in the Windows\PIF folder. The PIF has the same filename as the program file, but with a .pif extension.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

KBCategory: kbenv
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
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