SYSTEM.INI File Settings Windows initialization files contain information that defines your Windows environment. Windows and Windows applications can use the information stored in these files to configure themselves to meet your needs and preferences. There are two standard Windows initialization files: .WIN.INI, which primarily contains settings that Windows maintains to customize your Windows environment according to your preferences. .SYSTEM.INI, which primarily contains settings that customize Windows to meet your system's hardware needs. This document describes only a few of the settings in the SYSTEM.INI file. You can get a more complete listing of the SYSTEM.INI settings by purchasing the Windows Resource Kit for the Microsoft Windows Operating System Version 3.1. The Resource Kit provides complete technical information about Windows version 3.1 for the support professional. It includes a technical reference manual and a disk containing helpful utilities, system resource viewers, drivers, and accessories. To order the Windows Resource Kit within the United States, dial: 1-800-642-7676 To order outside of the United States, dial the phone number for your area. You can find this number on the International Subsidiary card. .