I can't get game for win95 msdos to install.

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I'm getting that warning that says that the file is not suitable to run MSDOS
or Windows applications. The game is Command&Conquer Red Alert. If anyone can
help, please do. I will even give you remote access to my computer because I
don't know much about findind things on the computer. If you can make it easy
then you won't need remote access to my computer. Please help.
Chris
 
Hi Chris,

| I'm getting that warning that says that the file is not suitable to run MSDOS
| or Windows applications. The game is Command&Conquer Red Alert. If anyone can
| help, please do. I will even give you remote access to my computer because I
| don't know much about findind things on the computer. If you can make it easy
| then you won't need remote access to my computer. Please help.
| Chris

Try installing and playing that using 95/98 Compatibility mode.

To install a program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode, hold
down SHIFT as you insert the game CD, use My Computer to browse
to the setup program, and then skip down to step 1 in the list below:

To run an installed program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode,
first right click the program and "Send To..." / Desktop (create shortcut).

1.. Right click on the shortcut to the program.
2.. Click on Properties.
3.. Click on the Compatibility tab.
4.. Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select one of these:
a.. Windows 95
b.. Windows 98
c.. Windows NT 4
d.. Windows 2000
5.. Under Display settings, check mark the mode that you think that is best:
a.. Run in 256 colors.
b.. Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
c.. Disable visual themes.

Click on Apply.Click on Ok.Double click on the program.

Of course, let's not forget to check for any patches or updates for that game.
A good place to find them is: www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a

If you'd like to learn more information about compatibility mode, you can click the
link in the Compatibility tab that reads "Learn more about program compatibility",
or watch this Application Compatibility Power Point Presentation:
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc112202/WC112202.ppt

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Hi Chris,

If the error message that you're receiving says something like this:
16 bit windows subsystem
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running
MS-DOS and Microsft Windows applications (the file may be command.com or
config.nt instead of autoexec.nt)...then have a look at the information
here:
MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program Error Message
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit



Regards,
 
If the error message that you're receiving says something like this:
16 bit windows subsystem
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for
running
MS-DOS and Microsft Windows applications (the file may be command.com or
config.nt instead of autoexec.nt)...then have a look at the information
here:
MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program Error Message
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit
Click to expand...

Chris if it is that error there's also a funky 'how to' video up at:

http://windows.dasmirnov.net/videos/

--
Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
http://www.dasmirnov.net/
http://windows.dasmirnov.net/ Windows XP Resource Site.

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