problem

[Guest]

can you help me, for a week now i keep getting this message on start up,
c:\windows\system32\command.com 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........................
do you know how to solve this? i use windows xp proffessional.

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

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

note:-
Also can be caused by a Trojan installing a file windupdater.exe and
creating registry entries for that file.
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

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

AVAST (free antivirus software) can be the cause if SP2 is installed:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

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

Look for: XP_FIX.EXE
http://www.visualtour.com/downloads/default.asp