DOSX.EXE

[Guest]

Hi,
I am trying to install an educational cd for my daughter and i am getting
the following message,
"The Win16 Subsystem was unable to enter Protected Mode, DOSX.EXE must be in
your AUTOEXEC.NT and present in your PATH"

Can anyone help me with a solution to this. I have one very cranky 5 year
old!!!!!!!!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Error message when you install or start a MS-DOS or
16-bit Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314495

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| Hi,
| I am trying to install an educational cd for my daughter and i am getting
| the following message,
| "The Win16 Subsystem was unable to enter Protected Mode, DOSX.EXE must be in
| your AUTOEXEC.NT and present in your PATH"
|
| Can anyone help me with a solution to this. I have one very cranky 5 year
| old!!!!!!!!