?? 16 bit Windows Subsystem ??

[Guest]

Hi, I have gotten this same error several times with a few different
applications, mostly with games. I am a new gameing person so please go easy
on me, LOL. One game fore instence Maximum Underworld, Mafia & Max Payne,
when I load the cd into the drive it starts to run then stops and I get this
error mesg, > C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not
suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Chose Close
to terminate the application.<
Can someone please explain what this is, I have no clue. I have gone into
the desktop properties and on setings changed from 32 bit color to 16 bit
color, but it made no difference, I still recieved the same error.
I sure would appreciate any direction and help here.
I am running a Compaq Presario, xp profesional. AMD Athlon xp 3000 2100Mhz.
767 MB ram. 160 gig HD. My graphics card I just installed is a PNY Verto, AGP
8x GE Force FX 5700. with 256 MB DDR
Blessings,

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Danny,

You can solve that problem by replacing the file:

Try this easy solution from Kelly T. first:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit

Otherwise...

1. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\repair
Right-Click and Copy the file named: autoexec.nt *

2. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\System32
Right-Click in that window to Paste the file
(Answer yes if prompted to replace existing file)


* Note: If the file autoexec.nt doesn't exist on your system
right click the link below and select the "Save Target As.."
option to save the file in C:\WINDOWS\System32
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/AUTOEXEC.NT


--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
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| Hi, I have gotten this same error several times with a few different
| applications, mostly with games. I am a new gameing person so please go easy
| on me, LOL. One game fore instence Maximum Underworld, Mafia & Max Payne,
| when I load the cd into the drive it starts to run then stops and I get this
| error mesg, > C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not
| suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Chose Close
| to terminate the application.<
| Can someone please explain what this is, I have no clue. I have gone into
| the desktop properties and on setings changed from 32 bit color to 16 bit
| color, but it made no difference, I still recieved the same error.
| I sure would appreciate any direction and help here.
| I am running a Compaq Presario, xp profesional. AMD Athlon xp 3000 2100Mhz.
| 767 MB ram. 160 gig HD. My graphics card I just installed is a PNY Verto, AGP
| 8x GE Force FX 5700. with 256 MB DDR
| Blessings,
| --
| Thank Ya Kindly,
| Danny

 

[Guest]

Thanks Jimmy the quick fix worked, and now no more error msg. Weee I sure
appreciate the help

 

[Jimmy S.]

You're welcome Danny, I'm glad we could help and thanks for posting!

Cheers,
Jimmy.

Thanks Jimmy the quick fix worked, and now no more error msg. Weee I sure
appreciate the help

Hi Danny,

You can solve that problem by replacing the file:

Try this easy solution from Kelly T. first:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit

Otherwise...

1. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\repair
Right-Click and Copy the file named: autoexec.nt *

2. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\System32
Right-Click in that window to Paste the file
(Answer yes if prompted to replace existing file)


* Note: If the file autoexec.nt doesn't exist on your system
right click the link below and select the "Save Target As.."
option to save the file in C:\WINDOWS\System32
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/AUTOEXEC.NT


--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________


| Hi, I have gotten this same error several times with a few different
| applications, mostly with games. I am a new gameing person so please go easy
| on me, LOL. One game fore instence Maximum Underworld, Mafia & Max Payne,
| when I load the cd into the drive it starts to run then stops and I get this
| error mesg, > C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not
| suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Chose Close
| to terminate the application.<
| Can someone please explain what this is, I have no clue. I have gone into
| the desktop properties and on setings changed from 32 bit color to 16 bit
| color, but it made no difference, I still recieved the same error.
| I sure would appreciate any direction and help here.
| I am running a Compaq Presario, xp profesional. AMD Athlon xp 3000 2100Mhz.
| 767 MB ram. 160 gig HD. My graphics card I just installed is a PNY Verto, AGP
| 8x GE Force FX 5700. with 256 MB DDR
| Blessings,
| --
| Thank Ya Kindly,
| Danny

 

[Jan Moore]

I get the same error and result when trying to play " BrainJam". Any help
would be appreciated.
Jan

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Jan,

Here's an easy method to solve that error:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit

If that doesn't correct the issue, try this manual method:

1. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\repair
Right-Click and Copy the file named: autoexec.nt *

2. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\System32
Right-Click in that window to Paste the file
(Answer yes if prompted to replace existing file)


* Note: If the file autoexec.nt doesn't exist on your system
right click the link below and select the "Save Target As.."
option to save the file in C:\WINDOWS\System32
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/AUTOEXEC.NT

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

I get the same error and result when trying to play " BrainJam". Any help
would be appreciated.
Jan
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