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[Guest]

When ever I load certian software I get a msg that reads
C:\widows\system32\autoexec.nt The system file is not
suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows Apps.
then I have the choice to either close or ignore an it closes that window no
matter what I choose. I have installed other software with no prob. What am I
missing here? I need some advice to what to do. thnx

 

[Rock]

When ever I load certian software I get a msg that reads
C:\widows\system32\autoexec.nt The system file is not
suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows Apps.
then I have the choice to either close or ignore an it closes that window no
matter what I choose. I have installed other software with no prob. What am I
missing here? I need some advice to what to do. thnx

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

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]

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

You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt by copying a backup
copy held in windows\repair to windows\system32.

 

[Guest]

Hi, this is quite an easy thing to fix

this website shows a good and easy way to fix it
http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/413-p1.php

Why do I keep getting this error message C:\WINDOWS\System32\Autoexec.nt?

You will receive an error message that reads something like this:

16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install
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.

Solution?

The easiest is simply inserting the Windows XP CD into the CD drive and
clicking start --> Run and entering:

expand X:\i386\autoexec.nt_ c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt

Replace X:\ with your CD ROM drive letter.

Microsoft has provided a solution for this problem here. It is related to
running DOS based or 16 bit applications in Windows XP. If you either do not
have this CD for some reason try downloading it here. After downloading the
..zip you will have to extract it to your windows\system32 directory. If this
file does not work properly for you please check the feedback thread for
assistance on your specific version of windows.

This Microsoft KB article has a bit greater depth
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=250343

I hope that helped

Cheers

Quintin