Using PIF files in XP

[SgtJim]

I just upgraded my system from Win2K to XP Pro. I have an acient MSDos
cookbook program that I use. Somehow years ago I created a PIF file to run
this program from the desktop. When I restored the directory to my harddrive
after installing XP, I can run the program from the explorer window or the
run command line. However, when I copy or move the exe or pif icon to the
desktop the program will execute but it can't fine the recipe files. The only
difference I can find when viewing the icon properties is the location. And I
can't change it. Is there a secret to creating a a .pif in xp that will do
the old msdos change directory command so that the dos exe file will run it
its directory.
t

 

[smlunatick]

I just upgraded my system from Win2K to XP Pro. I have an acient MSDos
cookbook program that I use. Somehow years ago I created a PIF file to run
this program from the desktop. When I restored the directory to my harddrive
after installing XP, I can run the program from the explorer window or the
run command line. However, when I copy or move the exe or pif icon to the
desktop the program will execute but it can't fine the recipe files. The only
difference I can find when viewing the icon properties is the location. And I
can't change it. Is there a secret to creating a a .pif in xp that will do
the old msdos change directory command so that the dos exe file will run it
its directory.
t

PIF files are not used. You need to re-do the settings by adapting
the Command Prompt "shortcut."

 

[GTS]

Put the exe where you want it. Then create a shortcut to it. In the
shortcut tab of the shortcut properties set Start in: to the data
directory.