ERROR WITH AUTOEXEC.NET

[Ray St-S]

For some time now, I receive that following error message when trying to
open a certain programme or running certain commands.such as COMMAND.COM.

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NET. The system file is not suitable for
running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Please close to
terminate the application.

Any help suggested would be most appreciated. Thanks,

ray

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| For some time now, I receive that following error message when trying to
| open a certain programme or running certain commands.such as COMMAND.COM.
|
| C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NET. The system file is not suitable for
| running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Please close to
| terminate the application.
|
| Any help suggested would be most appreciated. Thanks,
|
| ray

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Ray

Please see if the following article helps:

"Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based
Program"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767

 

[Ray St-S]

Thank you Will. I have done as per the article and now the error message
has changed:

The WIN16 susbsystem was unable to enter Protected Mode, DOSX.EXE must be in
your AUTOEXEC.NT and present in your path.

 

[Ray St-S]

To Thornston Matzner and Carey Frisch and Will Denny:

Many thanks for your help. I was able to fix the problem by editing the
autoexec.nt file's commands. It works like a charm and I REALLY appreciate
all your help.