DOS Shortcuts in NT

Keywords: 	 PIF NT shortcut LNK

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Question:

How do I create a PIF file in NT?

Answer:

To make your shortcut in NT, and make sure it opens in a regular window (rather than full screen):

1. Right click on CMD.EXE.

2. Choose "Create a Shortcut..."

3. Right click on the newly created shortcut and choose Properties.

4. Under Shortcut tab, make sure it's set to Run as a normal window.

5. Under Options tab, make sure it's set to run as a Window rather than Full Screen.

6. The name of the new shortfile (which you can see in the DOS console - you will not be able to see it in Explorer) is "CMD.EXE.LNK".

7. To run the LNK file:

	Run ("C:\PATHTO\CMD.EXE.LNK", "")

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Article ID:   W14351

Filename:   DOS Shortcuts in NT.txt