Cannot get Full Screen in DOS window

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KenG

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
 
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.

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"KenG" <KenG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> 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.
 
Alt-Enter

--
Jordon


KenG wrote:
> 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
 
"KenG" <KenG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-089D29507A59@microsoft.com...
> 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.
 
Does <Alt><Enter> work?
Louis


"KenG" <KenG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-089D29507A59@microsoft.com...
> 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
 
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.
>
 
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:

>
> "KenG" <KenG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-089D29507A59@microsoft.com...
> > 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.
>
>
>
 
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" <KenG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-089D29507A59@microsoft.com...
> > 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
>
>
>
 
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.
>>
 
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.

--
Terry R.

***Reply Note***
Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
 
I think I understand your problem--you've got a 50-line screen and your DOS
program is only using 25 lines of it. Try this:

Use Alt-Enter to switch the program to a window, then Alt-Space to pull up
the control menu. Go to Properties, then the Layout tab. Set both the
screen buffer height and the window height to be 25 lines.

Click OK, then select "Save properties for future windows". Press Alt-Enter
again to switch back to full screen, and see if it looks better. You might
have to close the DOS program and restart it.

Hope this helps.

"KenG" wrote:

> 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
 
Hello John,

The program is Wordstar, program is the like Wordstar. This is the program
he prefers to use for writing C programs.

How do I find switches your referring too?

THanks
KJG

"John John (MVP)" wrote:

> 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.
> >>
>
>
 
"KenG" <KenG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C218D406-9ABA-4A59-99F3-32803A73F1C5@microsoft.com...
> Hello John,
>
> The program is Wordstar, program is the like Wordstar. This is the
> program
> he prefers to use for writing C programs.
>
> How do I find switches your referring too?
>
> THanks
> KJG
>
If it's a DOS program he's trying to run, he could download DosBox
and run it from there. DosBox will create a virtual DOS environment
within XP, so Wordstar will function like it's running under MS-DOS.
 
Try here: http://www.wordstar.org/wsdos/kb/Q2017.htm

John

KenG wrote:

> Hello John,
>
> The program is Wordstar, program is the like Wordstar. This is the program
> he prefers to use for writing C programs.
>
> How do I find switches your referring too?
>
> THanks
> KJG
>
> "John John (MVP)" wrote:
>
>
>>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.
>>>>
>>
>>
 
Hello JJJ,

I finally resolved this issue by adjusting the screen & buffer size in DOS
window properties & modifying the batch file.

Thanks so much for your feedback & have a Great Day.

BR KJG



"jjjdavidson" wrote:

> I think I understand your problem--you've got a 50-line screen and your DOS
> program is only using 25 lines of it. Try this:
>
> Use Alt-Enter to switch the program to a window, then Alt-Space to pull up
> the control menu. Go to Properties, then the Layout tab. Set both the
> screen buffer height and the window height to be 25 lines.
>
> Click OK, then select "Save properties for future windows". Press Alt-Enter
> again to switch back to full screen, and see if it looks better. You might
> have to close the DOS program and restart it.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> "KenG" wrote:
>
> > 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
 
Hello Pegasus,

I finally resolved this issue by adjusting the screen & buffer size in DOS
window properties & modifying the batch file.

Thanks so much for your feedback & have a Great Day.

BR KJG

"KenG" wrote:

> 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:
>
> >
> > "KenG" <KenG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:356C0567-7ACF-49D9-BBD1-089D29507A59@microsoft.com...
> > > 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.
> >
> >
> >
 
Hello Terry,

I finally resolved this issue by adjusting the screen & buffer size in DOS
window properties & modifying the batch file.

Thanks so much for your feedback & have a Great Day.

BR KJG

"Terry R." wrote:

> 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.
>
> --
> 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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