Startup Directory Doesn't Work in Standard on Novell

• Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When running MS-DOS applications in Microsoft Windows version 3.1 in standard mode on a Novell network, the Working Directory setting in the Program Item Properties dialog box, and the Start-up Directory setting in a PIF do not function if the directory specified is a network drive (not the local hard drive). This problem does not occur in 386 enhanced mode.

STATUS

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

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem

1. Create a batch file (for example, APP.BAT) that changes to the desired directory, and then starts the MS-DOS application (for example, MYAPP.EXE).

   
         CD\ 
         U:
         CD\DATA
         C:\MYDIR\MYAPP.EXE 




2. Do one of the following:
   
   
   1. Change the PIF's Program Filename to APP.BAT:

      
               Program Filename:       APP.BAT
               Windows Title:          MyApp
               Optional Parameters:
               Start-up Directory: 

      -or-
   
   
   
   2. Modify the command line for the icon's properties to APP.BAT:

      
               Description:            MyApp
               Command Line:           APP.BAT
               Working Directory:
               Shortcut Key: 

   
   
   

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 3rdparty

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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