Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Window

[Guest]

Arrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh! This is driving me crazy. I have bought software
and when I try to install it, it says:

16 bit windows subsystem
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running
MS-DOS and Microsft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
application.

I have found the link to the microsoft knowledge base article (Article ID :
324767) and followed it to the letter (several times) but I still can't get
it to work. Any ideas....please, please, please!
Thanks, Cameron

 

[Guest]

What application are you tring to install?
What windows are you using?
What Service Pack is installed (if any) on your windows?

 

[Guest]

Hi, you will have to excuse my lack of info, this is not something I do
regularly!
1. A workshop manula for my car (no manufacturer details)
2. Windows XP Home Edition
3. Service pack 2
Thanks Alex.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE]

Do you have a Windows CD with an i386 directory or do you have an I386
directory on your hard drive (usually a sub-folder of Windows)?
If so, use msconfig to expand autoexec.nt_ to autoexec.nt and place it in
c:\windows\System32.
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[Patti MacLeod]

Hi sacottishcammy,

Have a look at the information here, provided courtesy of Kelly Theriot:

MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program Error Message
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit



Regards,