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KenG
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      5th Jun 2008
Hello and thanks in advance.

My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen, but
in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in the
properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will be
grateful. If you need more info please ask.

KJG
 
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Terry R.
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      5th Jun 2008
The date and time was 6/5/2008 2:56 PM, and on a whim, KenG pounded out
on the keyboard:

> Hello and thanks in advance.
>
> My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
> these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen, but
> in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in the
> properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will be
> grateful. If you need more info please ask.
>
> KJG


Hi Ken,

In the DOS command window, press Alt-Enter, and to return it press the
combo again. Of course that only works on an active window.

Did you try changing the Default? In a CMD window, click the icon in the
top left and select Defaults. In the Options tab under Display Options,
click on Full Screen, and click OK.

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      5th Jun 2008

"KenG" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello and thanks in advance.
>
> My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
> these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen,
> but
> in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in
> the
> properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will
> be
> grateful. If you need more info please ask.
>
> KJG


Press Alt+SpaceBar.


 
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      5th Jun 2008

"KenG" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello and thanks in advance.
>
> My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
> these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen,
> but
> in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in
> the
> properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will
> be
> grateful. If you need more info please ask.
>
> KJG


Sorry, I meant Alt+Enter.


 
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3c273
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      5th Jun 2008
Does <Alt><Enter> work?
Louis


"KenG" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello and thanks in advance.
>
> My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
> these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen,

but
> in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in

the
> properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will

be
> grateful. If you need more info please ask.
>
> KJG



 
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KenG
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      6th Jun 2008
Hello Terry,

Thanks for you reply.

I understand the Alt-Enter function, but when I do that the display shows
only half screen. If you need a screen shot let me know and I can show you
what I mean. Thanks again. Note: LOL , if I pounded the keyboard every
time I had issues I would not have any keyboard anymore

BR KJG

"Terry R." wrote:

> The date and time was 6/5/2008 2:56 PM, and on a whim, KenG pounded out
> on the keyboard:
>
> > Hello and thanks in advance.
> >
> > My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
> > these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen, but
> > in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in the
> > properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will be
> > grateful. If you need more info please ask.
> >
> > KJG

>
> Hi Ken,
>
> In the DOS command window, press Alt-Enter, and to return it press the
> combo again. Of course that only works on an active window.
>
> Did you try changing the Default? In a CMD window, click the icon in the
> top left and select Defaults. In the Options tab under Display Options,
> click on Full Screen, and click OK.
>
> --
> Terry R.
>
> ***Reply Note***
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KenG
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      6th Jun 2008
Hello Pegasus,

Thanks for your reply, but that did not work it only showed some little
window for adjust for the current window. If you need a screen shot to know
what I'm referring to let me know. Thank you again.

BR KJG

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

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> "KenG" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello and thanks in advance.
> >
> > My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
> > these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen,
> > but
> > in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in
> > the
> > properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will
> > be
> > grateful. If you need more info please ask.
> >
> > KJG

>
> Press Alt+SpaceBar.
>
>
>

 
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KenG
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      6th Jun 2008
Hello Louis,

Maybe I didn't explain it correctly. For example, when you open up any
program the program is shown on your monitor in full screen. My issue is in
the DOS window the program does not show in the full screen, only half. It's
almost like the program screen size is reduced to only half the screen. If
you need a screen shot let me know so I can show you what I mean.

Thanks again.

BR KJG

"3c273" wrote:

> Does <Alt><Enter> work?
> Louis
>
>
> "KenG" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello and thanks in advance.
> >
> > My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
> > these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen,

> but
> > in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in

> the
> > properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will

> be
> > grateful. If you need more info please ask.
> >
> > KJG

>
>
>

 
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John John (MVP)
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      6th Jun 2008
What is the name of the program? You may need to put a switch in the
program's PIF file Cmd Line field.

John

KenG wrote:

> Hello Terry,
>
> Thanks for you reply.
>
> I understand the Alt-Enter function, but when I do that the display shows
> only half screen. If you need a screen shot let me know and I can show you
> what I mean. Thanks again. Note: LOL , if I pounded the keyboard every
> time I had issues I would not have any keyboard anymore
>
> BR KJG
>
> "Terry R." wrote:
>
>
>>The date and time was 6/5/2008 2:56 PM, and on a whim, KenG pounded out
>>on the keyboard:
>>
>>
>>>Hello and thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
>>>these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen, but
>>>in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in the
>>>properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will be
>>>grateful. If you need more info please ask.
>>>
>>>KJG

>>
>>Hi Ken,
>>
>>In the DOS command window, press Alt-Enter, and to return it press the
>>combo again. Of course that only works on an active window.
>>
>>Did you try changing the Default? In a CMD window, click the icon in the
>>top left and select Defaults. In the Options tab under Display Options,
>>click on Full Screen, and click OK.
>>
>>--
>>Terry R.
>>
>>***Reply Note***
>>Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
>>Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
>>


 
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Terry R.
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      6th Jun 2008
The date and time was 6/6/2008 6:29 AM, and on a whim, KenG pounded out
on the keyboard:

> Hello Terry,
>
> Thanks for you reply.
>
> I understand the Alt-Enter function, but when I do that the display shows
> only half screen. If you need a screen shot let me know and I can show you
> what I mean. Thanks again. Note: LOL , if I pounded the keyboard every
> time I had issues I would not have any keyboard anymore
>
> BR KJG
>
> "Terry R." wrote:
>
>> The date and time was 6/5/2008 2:56 PM, and on a whim, KenG pounded out
>> on the keyboard:
>>
>>> Hello and thanks in advance.
>>>
>>> My co-worker has created some DOS menu and runs some older programs thru
>>> these menus. The problem is on Win98 the program fills the whole screen, but
>>> in WinXP it only fills half the screen. I tried changing window size in the
>>> properties in the DOS windows but it does not work. Any tips, sites will be
>>> grateful. If you need more info please ask.
>>>
>>> KJG

>> Hi Ken,
>>
>> In the DOS command window, press Alt-Enter, and to return it press the
>> combo again. Of course that only works on an active window.
>>
>> Did you try changing the Default? In a CMD window, click the icon in the
>> top left and select Defaults. In the Options tab under Display Options,
>> click on Full Screen, and click OK.
>>
>>


Ken,

Did you try changing the Default view as described also? That would
make every instance open full screen.

A screen shot might be helpful if you think it's an oddity. I have a
1680x1050 screen and if I change a command prompt window to full screen,
it fills it.

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