Running Older software with SP2

[Guest]

I recently installed SP2 and since then i have been unable to run older style
software.

i get the following message:
"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. [Close] [Ignore] "

i cant find a file called autoexe.nt in that folder, could this be my problem?

anythoughts greatly apprecieted as this problem is very frustrating

Thank you
Richard

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Richard

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

 

[Guest]

Hi Denny,

Please can you help me to fix the same problem. I try everything in the file
from support. microsoft.com you said. but it still don't work.....

Tjipie

Hi Richard

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

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Will Denny
MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
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I recently installed SP2 and since then i have been unable to run older
style
software.

i get the following message:
"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. [Close] [Ignore] "

i cant find a file called autoexe.nt in that folder, could this be my
problem?

anythoughts greatly apprecieted as this problem is very frustrating

Thank you
Richard

 

[Taurarian]

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)

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



Also to consider is that it may be caused by a trojan or something else, see
TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a, for further information:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

Another cause can be by AVAST (antivirus software) if you have WinXP SP2 installed:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

Hi Denny,

Please can you help me to fix the same problem. I try everything in the file
from support. microsoft.com you said. but it still don't work.....

Tjipie

Hi Richard

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

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups

I recently installed SP2 and since then i have been unable to run older
style
software.

i get the following message:
"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. [Close] [Ignore] "

i cant find a file called autoexe.nt in that folder, could this be my
problem?

anythoughts greatly apprecieted as this problem is very frustrating

Thank you
Richard