Errors on "command.com" and "AUTOEXEC.NT" - Sounds serious!!!

[Guest]

Hello all,

DOS, system stuff is a little beyond me. I've recently started getting
errors of the following type:

_________________
C:\Windows\system32\command.com
C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable for running
MS_DOS and Micorsoft Windows applications. Choose close to terminate the
application.

NOw, at first I ignored these messages (of course!!). Yet it's happening
more and more frequently. Can't remember all the precedants, but most recent
was when uninstalling a non-MS application.

Can't help worrying that this is quite serious as something corrupt at DOS
level???

Would appreciate any support anyone could offer, as can't afford the $30
price tag on a consultation with MS!

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

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

 

[Enkidu]

Hello all,

DOS, system stuff is a little beyond me. I've recently started getting
errors of the following type:

_________________
C:\Windows\system32\command.com
C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable for running
MS_DOS and Micorsoft Windows applications. Choose close to terminate the
application.

NOw, at first I ignored these messages (of course!!). Yet it's happening
more and more frequently. Can't remember all the precedants, but most recent
was when uninstalling a non-MS application.

Can't help worrying that this is quite serious as something corrupt at DOS
level???

Would appreciate any support anyone could offer, as can't afford the $30
price tag on a consultation with MS!

Have a look at this:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

Follow the instructions carefully and it may solve your problem.

Please be aware that virus activity may cause the damage, in which
case the problem will reappear. Check your computer for viruses and
worms, and also for Ad-ware while you are at it.

Cheers,

Cliff