Windows 3.0 PIF Settings for Quicken Version 3.0

ID: Q67702

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

The following is the recommended Windows 3.0 PIF file settings for Intuit's Quicken version 3.0. Be sure to include your actual path and directory name for the program name and initial directory:


   Field                   Setting
   -----                   -------

   Program filename:       C:\DOSAPPS\QUICKEN3\Q.EXE
   Window title:           Quicken 3.0
   Optional parameters:    none
   Start-up directory:     C:\DOSAPPS\QUICKEN3
   K required:             128
   K desired:              640
   Display usage:          Full screen (optional)
   Execution               (optional)
   Close Window On Exit:   Checked (see below)

The Advanced section is optional and may be left with the default Windows settings.

MORE INFORMATION

This application can run successfully in a window or full screen. You should avoid loading any TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) programs such as "Billmind" before starting Windows. TSR programs are known to cause problems when loaded before Windows. See page 442 of the "Microsoft Windows User's Guide" for information on running TSRs under Windows.

If an MS-DOS application is started and closed from a PIF file without the Close Window On Exit option checked, an inactive application window will remain open. To close an inactive application window, press ALT+SPACEBAR and choose Close from the window control pull-down menu (-).

Quicken is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3rdparty win30

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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