Error in running DOS-based software

[Guest]

hello, i hope somebody can help with the problem i encountered. i tried to
run a DOS-based software (FoxPro version2.6) and i encountered this message:

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 was able to run DOS-based programs before. btw, Windows XP is the OS
installed in my pc.the thing that perplexed me is that it works in the pc im
using at work. the only thing different is that im using the professional
version of xp in my office pc.

help please....thanks

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

A common problem.

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.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Alex Nichol]

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.

Or copy the reserve ones that should be in C:\windows\repair into
Windows\system32

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Good idea as well. On another note, I've found that on the majority of
systems I've worked on with this issue the fix is to rebuild the autoexec.nt
and config.nt files from notepad and save them (overwrite if necessary) to
the system32 folder. In several cases, the autoexec.nt file was missing
completely.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org