Subsystem error when installing game

[Neil Barras]

Hi all,

On my desktop (Dell Dimension 2350), I am running Windows XP Home Edition
SP2. When I try and install a game (Delta Force - Black Hawk Down), I
receive an error stating:

"C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for
running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose "Close" to
terminate the application."

I'm stumped...How can I fix this problem?

Thanks,

Neil

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Neil,

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based
program
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767

This should help resolve this common problem. Basically, you will have to
expand new copies of command.com, autoexec.nt, and config.nt to the system32
folder from the WinXP CD or I386 folder on your hard drive. Sometimes, you
need to create new ones and overwrite the existing ones - the method is
described in the article.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Neil Barras]

Rick,

Thanks for that info. It worked perfectly!

Cheers,

Neil