error when loading new software

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HI- I'm new to this, a mom trying to load cd games to a 99 computer that's
been upgraded with Windows XP. Lately everytime I try to install a new
program from the cd, this message comes up and won't allow me to continue the
install.

"C:\windows\system32\autoexec.NT. This system file is not suitable for
running MS-Dos and Microsoft windows applications"

Then it tells me to hit close to terminate the application. Even when I hit
ignore, it just goes back to the same message.

It's done this for a while to a variety of programs. What should I do? Bonnie
 
In Bonnie <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
HI- I'm new to this, a mom trying to load cd games to a 99 computer
that's been upgraded with Windows XP. Lately everytime I try to
install a new program from the cd, this message comes up and won't
allow me to continue the install.

"C:\windows\system32\autoexec.NT. This system file is not suitable
for running MS-Dos and Microsoft windows applications"

Then it tells me to hit close to terminate the application. Even
when I hit ignore, it just goes back to the same message.

It's done this for a while to a variety of programs. What should I
do? Bonnie
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Read this:

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based
program:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

Galen
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"Chance has put in our way a most singular and whimsical problem, and
its solution is its own reward."

Sherlock Holmes
 
Jimmy has posted this solution in this newsgroup many times:
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Here's an easy method to solve that error:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit

If that doesn't correct the issue, try this manual method:

1. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\repair
Right-Click and Copy the file named: autoexec.nt *

2. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\System32
Right-Click in that window to Paste the file
(Answer yes if prompted to replace existing file)


* Note: If the file autoexec.nt doesn't exist on your system
right click the link below and select the "Save Target As.."
option to save the file in C:\WINDOWS\System32
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/AUTOEXEC.NT

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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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Sometimes doing a little search will reveal the solution. 8-)
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Chris H.
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Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
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In Bonnie <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
Galen- IT WORKED!! BLESS YOU!! Bonnie
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Not a problem - and it's not even a very difficult fix.

Galen
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"Chance has put in our way a most singular and whimsical problem, and
its solution is its own reward."

Sherlock Holmes
 
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