XP refuses to run database that used to run -- help

[Guest]

I acquired a large complex database program this summer. I purchased an HP
Pavilion ze5700 notebook computer to run it on which it did, np problems. I
am primarily a Mac person. My Mac's Ethernet port was damaged recently
forcing me to press the HP into service for Internet usage. In the process of
using it, I updated Windows XP with SP 2.

Now the database refuses to open. I get a window headed: "16 bit Windows
Subsystem." In the window: "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."

There is a "Close" button and an "Ignore" button. Clicking Ignore has the
same result as Close. As you can imagine, the database is pretty important
for me to purchase a computer just to run it and nothing else. Is there some
way to restore XP's ability to run it.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

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

This should help resolve this common problem. Basically, you will have to
expand new copies of command.com, autoexec.nt, and config.nt to the system32
folder from the WinXP CD or I386 folder on your hard drive. Sometimes, you
need to create new ones and overwrite the existing ones - the method is
described in the article.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org