Opening File Manager and Program Manager in Windows 95 and 98

Updated: 12/31/2020 by Computer Hope
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A basic version of the File Manager and Program Manager are available in Windows 95 and 98. Below are the steps required to run each of these programs for anyone who wants to use these features.

Program Manager

  1. Click Start
  2. Click Run
  3. Type progman and press Enter.

File Manager

  1. Click Start
  2. Click Run
  3. Type winfile and press Enter.

To create a shortcut to these programs, point the directory to "c:\windows\progman.exe" for Program Manager or "c:\windows\winfile.exe" for File Manager.