Hi Sophie,
| hello, im trying to download the sims (original), when i
| click the install button this message keeps coming up -
| C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. the system file is not
| suitable for running ms-dos and microsoft windows
| application - i would really appreciate some help. thank
| you, sophie
You can restore that file to it's original form. Here's how...
Follow the instructions in this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767&Product=winxp
*OR* To restore autoexec.nt:
1. Click Start > Run > type: msconfig (Press ENTER)
2. Click the "Expand File..." button
3. In the "Expand One File from Installation Source window"
Paste the following values (or use the Browse button):
File to restore:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\AUTOEXEC.NT
Restore from:
C:\i386\AUTOEXEC.NT_
Save file in:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\
Click Expand to start restoring the file.
--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Game FAQs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________
