This article describes how to create a default program information file (PIF) for MS-DOS-based programs.

A default PIF file for MS-DOS-based programs is used for those MS-DOS-based programs that are not shipped with their own PIF files, and are started by clicking Run on the Start menu. To create a default PIF file for MS-DOS- based programs, follow these steps:

1.	Open the Windows folder.
2.	On the File menu, point to New, then click Shortcut.
3.	In the Command Line box, type command.com , then click Next.
4.	In the "Select a name for the shortcut" box, type _DEFAULT , then click Finish.
5.	Use the right mouse button to click the new _DEFAULT.PIF file, then click Properties on the menu that appears.
6.	Set the properties you want for the _DEFAULT.PIF file, then click OK.
7.	Restart Windows 95.