Running MS-DOS

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I was trying to install a new game, after hitting install I am getting this
error message:
C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable for
running MS-DOS and Microsoft applications.

Any help is welcome
Michelle
 
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

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

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

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| I was trying to install a new game, after hitting install I am getting this
| error message:
| C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable for
| running MS-DOS and Microsoft applications.
|
| Any help is welcome
| Michelle
 
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Michelle said:
I was trying to install a new game, after hitting install I am
getting this error message:
C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not
suitable for
running MS-DOS and Microsoft applications.
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This can be a couple of things:

1. The combination of the Avast anti-virus program and XP SP2:

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2.
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]



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