windows xp --- loading older games

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hey all -- trying to load up some older games that i had on my other machine
( win98) - and now im getting an error "" its either a 16 or 32 bit windows
subsystem" c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. the system file is note sutable
for running ms-dos and microsoft windows applications. choose 'close' to
terminate the application. can anyone heeeeeelp plsssss.... thx in
advance Jim
 
There are two things you can try, but first make sure your system is okay.

1 - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767 tells how
to check for corrupt or missing system files (in your case it may be
autoexec.nt.
2 - Most of the "older" games will run perfectly well on Windows XP. Some
need to use Compatibility Mode (details are in Help and Support), and this
TechNet article will help you:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/lgcyapps.mspx

Basically, what Compatibility Mode does is allow the older program to
"think" it is being installed on the operating system for which it was
designed. You also need to pay attention to the game's requirements, and
some need to be installed using Compatibility starting with the installation
itself by going to Start/Run/Browse and locating the install.exe or
setup.exe file on the root of the CD. You can right-click that file, follow
the pattern to use Compatibility Mode and have it install.

After the install, make sure to update the program from the web site of the
creator, then right-click the icon you'll use to launch the game and make
sure the proper Compatibility settings are ready. You also need to make
sure the proper display and color settings are selected.
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Chris H.
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