17.9.1999

By default, a 'DOS' window will have 25 lines in it. For most command prompt applications, this is enough. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing a little more room. Create a shortcut to COMMAND.COM on your Desktop. Then, right-click on it and select 'Properties.' Fly over to the 'Screen' tab and you should see the 'Initial size' field. Change that to 43 or 50 lines, then press OK. Now, when you launch that particular shortcut, it'll be a little bigger than what you've been used to seeing! NOTE: you can perform this tweak on just about any command line program shortcut.