I just recieved my new (by which I mean old) ATS laptop with Windows 3.1 installed and I have a question, if I accidently close the program manager, how do I get it back without restarting the computer? If it involves DOS then you need to tell me how to pull up the command prompt as well.

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If you mean, what happens when you exit Win31, then, yes, you return to the DOS prompt (the actual operating system) - no 'pulling' involved

To restart Windows from DOS, simply enter:

win

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Program man will ask you if you wish to end your windows session, so I find it hard that you could turn it off without being asked if you wanted to close down windows.

Not neccesarily, Lupin3rd - if he/she has another program, such as File Manager or Calmira as their shell, then I'm pretty sure closing Program Manager is possible.

To reload it, simply run PROGMAN.EXE from your shells run command, or a DOS prompt.

hmm Intresting Alex2002 it's always asked me I shall have to check that one out and if so I stand corrected.

It doesn't ask me when i press the triangle button, it just takes me to the desktop.

I'm sure you may have many gifts... but clear, concise communication is not one of them

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Forgive me, I'm usually very clear with my grammer but I don't know what everything is called, I use computers for typing, music, architecture, and web mastering, that's about it. I'm pressed for time now but later I'll post a video of what I'm talking about.

I assume that when you "press the triangle button," you are actually pressing the [ v ] Minimize button. That should turn Program Manager into an icon in the lower left corner, which can be Restored by double-clicking it.

To actually close Program Manager and exit to DOS, you can do that by double-clicking the [ - ] button in the upper left corner (or by a number of other means, including Alt-F4, File - Exit, etc.)

THX Glitchman, I never noticed it remained open in the corner before, that solves my problem.

Heh - it's not about the grammar, it's what you were saying that was hard to fathom.

I suppose it is hard to describe something if you're not being attentive

Another mystery resolved

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Another useless posting.............

Sorry for not noticing, I'm very new to Windows 3.1, I'll try a little harder to solve problems before posting them here

Don't be sorry, ZDY4, it's what the forum is here for!

Sorry if a little harsh but after readibg your other post, maybe it is time to find another hobby ???

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This is not a hobby by any means, I just had some questions and a Google search led me here. My hobbies include Lighthouses, Antique Fans, and Architecture, my job is at an Animal Hospital, computers are not one of my usual interests, I just came across an old one for cheap and bought it, and the one in the other forum I got for free. If I were considering computers as a hobby, I would have done a lot more research into it and taken classes in school for it.

When it comes to computers, most of the answers are right there in front of you - a little observation goes a long way, as well, most systems have extensive help files

It's hard to imagine too many jobs or hobbies these days that haven't been impacted by computers, but, better late than never for getting a start

Your resolution in #12 is a good one

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Progman.exe is the Windows 3.x shell. If you exit it, you should also exit windows.

To restart windows, type win at the dos prompt. This runs win.com, which reloads progman.exe

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