Here are some simple steps to create a DOS shortcut in Windows 95. This example will create a full screen DOS prompt icon on your desktop.

• Right click on your Desktop wallpaper.
• Select New/Shortcut
• Type in "command" (Leave quotes off) in command line box.
• Keep going....this will give you a DOS prompt on your desktop-comes in handy!
• Now to configure it:
  • Right click on the new "DOS prompt" icon.
  • Select Properties
  • "Program" tab-Check "Close on Exit"
  • "Misc" tab-Uncheck "Prtsc" this will allow you to "printscreen" from the DOS app. Also, you can uncheck "Warn if still active" if you do not need the warning that the app is still active advisory when you try to close it.
  • "Screen" tab-select "Full screen."
  • If you select "Window" instead of "full screen" go to the "Font" tab and select font size of 7x14 or whatever size you like. The window size is scaled by the font size.

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