Message not suitable for running MS Dos & MS Windows

K

KJ LMS

I'm trying to install a new printer. I cannot get the disk or download from
manufacturer's site to work.
Getting message
C:\Windows\System32\Autoexec.nt ... not suitable for running MS Dos & MS
Windows applications ...

I get this with some older kids programs too.

Any thoughts/advise?
 
T

TaurArian

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.

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767

Replace the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by copying a backup copy located in
%windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
(NB: %windir% is typically C:\Windows)

Start>Run and type in this without the quotes:
"cmd /c copy /y %windir%\repair\autoexec.nt %windir%\system32"

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314106

16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem error while installing or running a DOS application:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm

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

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314495


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| I'm trying to install a new printer. I cannot get the disk or download from
| manufacturer's site to work.
| Getting message
| C:\Windows\System32\Autoexec.nt ... not suitable for running MS Dos & MS
| Windows applications ...
|
| I get this with some older kids programs too.
|
| Any thoughts/advise?
| --
| Kelley
 

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