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Windows 3.1 runs on top of MS/PC-DOS. As such, a Windows 3.1 computermay either start Windows automatically when it is turned on or it willstart in DOS. If it starts in DOS the user must type 'WIN' at the commandprompt to start Windows.
Usually program groups are cascaded, but they can also be tiled. Likeany other window, the Program Manager can also be maximized, however thismay obscure running applications as well as application icons on the desktop.
Normal use typically involved repeatedly opening and closing programgroups searching for the application you wanted. Working with multipleapplications often meant leaving multiple overlapping program groups open,dragging and resizing windows to try to avoid covering the other programitems you were using.
As with previous versions, minimized windows appear as icons on thedesktop. Clicking on one of these icons brings up the application's systemmenu. Minimized application icons can be dragged around but normally displayalong the bottom of the screen.
The File Manager, like the name suggests, is used to move, delete,and otherwise manage files on the system.
The File Manager also has a basic file search function built in. Itis only possible to search by filename. Results are displayed in a childwindow.
In Windows 3.1 the control panel has been enhanced so additional controlpanel items can be added simply by placing additional CPL executables inthe system folder. In Windows 3.0 the control panel items listed were hard-coded.
Windows 3.1 includes a number of screen savers. The ability to runscreen savers was previously provided by third party software such as NortonDesktop for Windows and AfterDark. Built in screen savers made their firstappearance in Windows 3.0 MultiMedia Edition.
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From a user interface standpoint, Windows 3.1 did not introduce muchof anything new over Windows 3.0. Windows 3.1, however, was the first reallywidely used version of Microsoft Windows. Fontexplorer x pro 7 0 0 8.
Windows 1 and 2 were heavily ignored or viewed as little more than yetanother DOS shell. Even Microsoft's original intention was to replace Windows2.x with OS/2. However, after IBM and Microsoft went their separate waysMicrosoft focused on delivering Windows 3.x while building their own new'Windows NT' operating system, with the intent of using Windows 3.x asa 'stepping stone' to get users to their NT based system. This steppingstone lasted a little longer than they wanted, going through 95, 98 andfinally ending with Windows ME.
There was also a less common version of Windows 3.1 bundled with Microsoft'sMS-DOS based networking software named 'Windows 3.1 for Workgroups'. RegularWindows 3.1 did not include any networking software, but could run on topof any DOS based network such as Novel Netware, Artisoft Lantastic, DECPathworks, or Microsoft Lan Manager.
An update, basically a service pack, could be applied to Windows 3.1that brought the version number up to '3.11'.
'Windows 3.11 for Workgroups' bundled an integratedWindows 386-protected mode network system, replacing the MS-DOS version.
Interestingly Microsoft continued to license Windows 3.11 for Workgroupsto OEMs until November 1st, 2008.
Windows 3.1 runs on top of MS/PC-DOS. As such, a Windows 3.1 computermay either start Windows automatically when it is turned on or it willstart in DOS. If it starts in DOS the user must type 'WIN' at the commandprompt to start Windows.
This is the default Windows 3.1 desktop. Like Windows 3.0 it startsup to the Program Manager shell.
Program Manager uses a Multiple Document Interface style window, a nativefeature feature in Windows 3.x and up, to display 'Program Groups'. EachProgram Group is a list of Program Item icons that point to an installedapplication. Double clicking the icon launches that application. Programitems can be manually added or removed, but are usually modified automaticallywhen a new application is installed or uninstalled.
Windows 3.1 no longer includes the MS-DOS Executive shell included withprevious versions of Windows.
Usually program groups are cascaded, but they can also be tiled. Likeany other window, the Program Manager can also be maximized, however thismay obscure running applications as well as application icons on the desktop.
Normal use typically involved repeatedly opening and closing programgroups searching for the application you wanted. Working with multipleapplications often meant leaving multiple overlapping program groups open,dragging and resizing windows to try to avoid covering the other programitems you were using.
It is possible to create a custom program group with just the applicationicons you want to use, but that was not always practical especially whendealing with multiple computers that are not specifically yours.
And be glad if you never ran in to the kind of person that only knewhow to use a single program group maximized inside the Program Manager.Don't you dare leave that window minimized after touching their computeror they will complain that their computer is 'all different'.
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In practice it was actually often quicker to click File-Run and thentype the name of the program you want to run (such as control.exe).
The weaknesses of the Program Manager shell inspired a number of thirdparty alternate Windows shells such as NortonDesktop for Windows, Central Point Desktop, HP NewWave, and many more.But Microsoft mostly put a stop to that when Windows 95 came out by forbiddingOEMs from pre-loading alternate shells.
As with previous versions, minimized windows appear as icons on thedesktop. Clicking on one of these icons brings up the application's systemmenu. Minimized application icons can be dragged around but normally displayalong the bottom of the screen.
Clicking the system box in the upper left corner also shows the application'ssystem menu, there are minimize and maximize buttons on the upper rightcorner, double clicking the system box closes the application, and doubleclicking the titlebar maximizes or restores the window.
Windows can be resized by dragging the corners between the marked locationsof the window border.
Cloudmagic email 7 7 33. The same windowing principals apply to windows inside an MDI applicationbut movement and sizing of the child windows is restricted to the areaof the parent application window.
The File Manager, like the name suggests, is used to move, delete,and otherwise manage files on the system.
Like the Program Manager, File Manager is also an MDI application.
Each file window displays a list of drives on the top, an expandablefolder tree on the left, and a directory of the files in that folder onthe right. The folder tree can optionally be hidden, and the files in thedirectory can be viewed with just the name or all details.
Files can be dragged to any visible folder or to a drive icon. Renaming,deleting, and other actions are initiated using the file menu.
It is interesting to note that there is NO right-clicking anywhere inWindows 3.1. Other applications can implement their own ability make useof a second or third mouse button, but the applications and dialogs providedwith Windows 3.1 only use the left mouse button.
The File Manager also has a basic file search function built in. Itis only possible to search by filename. Results are displayed in a childwindow.
In Windows 3.1 the control panel has been enhanced so additional controlpanel items can be added simply by placing additional CPL executables inthe system folder. In Windows 3.0 the control panel items listed were hard-coded.
From the control panel you can change desktop settings, mouse settings,add printers, or change your color scheme to something freaking insane.
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Windows 3.1 includes a number of screen savers. The ability to runscreen savers was previously provided by third party software such as NortonDesktop for Windows and AfterDark. Built in screen savers made their firstappearance in Windows 3.0 MultiMedia Edition.
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