16 bit windows subsystem error message
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I get the following message when I open windows xp and some programs don't
work. I don't know how to fix it. Any suggestions?
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.
I get the following message when I open windows xp and some programs don't
work. I don't know how to fix it. Any suggestions?
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.
More about : bit windows subsystem error message
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http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm
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"nisem" <nisem@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1F441B53-CCB3-469F-AB96-A4AB781D7547@microsoft.com...
> I get the following message when I open windows xp and some programs don't
> work. I don't know how to fix it. Any suggestions?
> 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.
>
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm
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"nisem" <nisem@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1F441B53-CCB3-469F-AB96-A4AB781D7547@microsoft.com...
> I get the following message when I open windows xp and some programs don't
> work. I don't know how to fix it. Any suggestions?
> 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.
>
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SYMPTOMS
If you try to start or install an MS-DOS-based or a 16-bit Windows-based
program on your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive an error message
that is similar to one of the following:
16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install
C:\Winnt\System32\config.nt The system file is not suitable for running
MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
application.
16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install
config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft
Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.
16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install
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.
Although you may be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error
message, either selection makes the program quit.
Back to the top Back to the top
CAUSE
This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are missing or
damaged:
.. Config.nt
.. Autoexec.nt
.. Command.com
Back to the top Back to the top
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:
1. Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing
ENTER after each command:
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_
c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com
exit
5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved, do not
complete the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, go to the next
step.
6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in this in
the following process. Because of this, you may have to expand it from your
Windows XP CD-ROM.
Start Notepad.
7. In Notepad, type the following entries:
dos=high, umb
device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
files=40
8. On the File menu, click Save As.
9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click Save. Close
the Config.nt file.
10. On the File menu, click New.
11. In the new blank document, type the following entries:
@echo off
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3
12. On the File menu, click Save As.
13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click Save. Close
the Autoexec.nt file.
14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file, right-click the
Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
15. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
Paste.
16. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt file, and
then click Copy.
17. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
Paste.
18. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com
file, and then click Copy.
19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
Paste. Restart your computer.
If the issue continues to occur, copy the Autoexec.nt and Config.nt files
from the Repair folder in Windows to the System folder. To do so, follow
these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\repair, and then click
OK.
2. Right-click autoexec.nt, and then click Copy.
3. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\system32, and then click
OK.
4. Right-click anywhere in that folder, and then click Paste.
5. Right-click the Autoexect.nt file that you just copied, and then
click Properties.
6. Click to select Read-Only, and then click OK.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to copy the Config.nt file.
Note You must enable Read-Only permissions or the files will be removed
after you restart Windows.
Back to the top Back to the top
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about MS-DOS-based programs in Windows, click the
following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base:
305521 "16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem" error message when you run an MS-DOS or
16-Bit Windows program in Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server
314106 Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
Back to the top Back to the top
APPLIES TO
.. Microsoft Windows XP Professional
.. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
SYMPTOMS
If you try to start or install an MS-DOS-based or a 16-bit Windows-based
program on your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive an error message
that is similar to one of the following:
16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install
C:\Winnt\System32\config.nt The system file is not suitable for running
MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
application.
16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install
config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft
Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.
16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install
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.
Although you may be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error
message, either selection makes the program quit.
Back to the top Back to the top
CAUSE
This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are missing or
damaged:
.. Config.nt
.. Autoexec.nt
.. Command.com
Back to the top Back to the top
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:
1. Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing
ENTER after each command:
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_
c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com
exit
5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved, do not
complete the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, go to the next
step.
6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in this in
the following process. Because of this, you may have to expand it from your
Windows XP CD-ROM.
Start Notepad.
7. In Notepad, type the following entries:
dos=high, umb
device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
files=40
8. On the File menu, click Save As.
9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click Save. Close
the Config.nt file.
10. On the File menu, click New.
11. In the new blank document, type the following entries:
@echo off
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3
12. On the File menu, click Save As.
13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click Save. Close
the Autoexec.nt file.
14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file, right-click the
Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
15. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
Paste.
16. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt file, and
then click Copy.
17. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
Paste.
18. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com
file, and then click Copy.
19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
Paste. Restart your computer.
If the issue continues to occur, copy the Autoexec.nt and Config.nt files
from the Repair folder in Windows to the System folder. To do so, follow
these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\repair, and then click
OK.
2. Right-click autoexec.nt, and then click Copy.
3. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\system32, and then click
OK.
4. Right-click anywhere in that folder, and then click Paste.
5. Right-click the Autoexect.nt file that you just copied, and then
click Properties.
6. Click to select Read-Only, and then click OK.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to copy the Config.nt file.
Note You must enable Read-Only permissions or the files will be removed
after you restart Windows.
Back to the top Back to the top
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about MS-DOS-based programs in Windows, click the
following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base:
305521 "16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem" error message when you run an MS-DOS or
16-Bit Windows program in Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server
314106 Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
Back to the top Back to the top
APPLIES TO
.. Microsoft Windows XP Professional
.. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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"Jack" <Jack@nothome.com> wrote in message news![:o]( ":o")
B0QJrpeFHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> SYMPTOMS
>
> If you try to start or install an MS-DOS-based or a 16-bit Windows-based
> program on your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive an error message
> that is similar to one of the following:
>
> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>
> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>
> C:\Winnt\System32\config.nt The system file is not suitable for running
> MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
> application.
>
> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>
> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>
> config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft
> Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.
>
> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>
> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>
> 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.
>
> Although you may be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error
> message, either selection makes the program quit.
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> CAUSE
>
> This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are missing or
> damaged:
>
> . Config.nt
>
> . Autoexec.nt
>
> . Command.com
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> RESOLUTION
>
> To resolve this issue:
>
> 1. Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
>
> 2. Click Start, and then click Run.
>
> 3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
>
> 4. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing
> ENTER after each command:
>
>
>
> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt
>
> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_
> c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
>
> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com
>
> exit
>
> 5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved, do not
> complete the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, go to the next
> step.
>
> 6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in this in
> the following process. Because of this, you may have to expand it from your
> Windows XP CD-ROM.
>
>
>
> Start Notepad.
>
> 7. In Notepad, type the following entries:
>
>
>
> dos=high, umb
>
> device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
>
> files=40
>
>
>
> 8. On the File menu, click Save As.
>
> 9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click Save. Close
> the Config.nt file.
>
> 10. On the File menu, click New.
>
> 11. In the new blank document, type the following entries:
>
>
>
> @echo off
>
> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
>
> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
>
> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
>
> SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3
>
>
>
> 12. On the File menu, click Save As.
>
> 13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click Save. Close
> the Autoexec.nt file.
>
> 14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file, right-click the
> Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
>
> 15. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
> Paste.
>
> 16. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt file, and
> then click Copy.
>
> 17. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
> Paste.
>
> 18. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com
> file, and then click Copy.
>
> 19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
> Paste. Restart your computer.
>
> If the issue continues to occur, copy the Autoexec.nt and Config.nt files
> from the Repair folder in Windows to the System folder. To do so, follow
> these steps:
>
> 1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\repair, and then click
> OK.
>
> 2. Right-click autoexec.nt, and then click Copy.
>
> 3. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\system32, and then click
> OK.
>
> 4. Right-click anywhere in that folder, and then click Paste.
>
> 5. Right-click the Autoexect.nt file that you just copied, and then
> click Properties.
>
> 6. Click to select Read-Only, and then click OK.
>
> 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to copy the Config.nt file.
>
> Note You must enable Read-Only permissions or the files will be removed
> after you restart Windows.
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> MORE INFORMATION
>
> For more information about MS-DOS-based programs in Windows, click the
> following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge
> Base:
>
> 305521 "16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem" error message when you run an MS-DOS or
> 16-Bit Windows program in Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server
>
> 314106 Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> APPLIES TO
>
> . Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>
> . Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
>
>
>
>
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"Jack" <Jack@nothome.com> wrote in message news
B0QJrpeFHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...> SYMPTOMS
>
> If you try to start or install an MS-DOS-based or a 16-bit Windows-based
> program on your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive an error message
> that is similar to one of the following:
>
> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>
> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>
> C:\Winnt\System32\config.nt The system file is not suitable for running
> MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
> application.
>
> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>
> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>
> config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft
> Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.
>
> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>
> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>
> 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.
>
> Although you may be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error
> message, either selection makes the program quit.
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> CAUSE
>
> This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are missing or
> damaged:
>
> . Config.nt
>
> . Autoexec.nt
>
> . Command.com
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> RESOLUTION
>
> To resolve this issue:
>
> 1. Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
>
> 2. Click Start, and then click Run.
>
> 3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
>
> 4. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing
> ENTER after each command:
>
>
>
> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt
>
> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_
> c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
>
> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com
>
> exit
>
> 5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved, do not
> complete the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, go to the next
> step.
>
> 6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in this in
> the following process. Because of this, you may have to expand it from your
> Windows XP CD-ROM.
>
>
>
> Start Notepad.
>
> 7. In Notepad, type the following entries:
>
>
>
> dos=high, umb
>
> device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
>
> files=40
>
>
>
> 8. On the File menu, click Save As.
>
> 9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click Save. Close
> the Config.nt file.
>
> 10. On the File menu, click New.
>
> 11. In the new blank document, type the following entries:
>
>
>
> @echo off
>
> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
>
> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
>
> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
>
> SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3
>
>
>
> 12. On the File menu, click Save As.
>
> 13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click Save. Close
> the Autoexec.nt file.
>
> 14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file, right-click the
> Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
>
> 15. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
> Paste.
>
> 16. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt file, and
> then click Copy.
>
> 17. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
> Paste.
>
> 18. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com
> file, and then click Copy.
>
> 19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click
> Paste. Restart your computer.
>
> If the issue continues to occur, copy the Autoexec.nt and Config.nt files
> from the Repair folder in Windows to the System folder. To do so, follow
> these steps:
>
> 1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\repair, and then click
> OK.
>
> 2. Right-click autoexec.nt, and then click Copy.
>
> 3. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\system32, and then click
> OK.
>
> 4. Right-click anywhere in that folder, and then click Paste.
>
> 5. Right-click the Autoexect.nt file that you just copied, and then
> click Properties.
>
> 6. Click to select Read-Only, and then click OK.
>
> 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to copy the Config.nt file.
>
> Note You must enable Read-Only permissions or the files will be removed
> after you restart Windows.
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> MORE INFORMATION
>
> For more information about MS-DOS-based programs in Windows, click the
> following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge
> Base:
>
> 305521 "16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem" error message when you run an MS-DOS or
> 16-Bit Windows program in Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server
>
> 314106 Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
>
> Back to the top Back to the top
>
> APPLIES TO
>
> . Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>
> . Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
>
>
>
>
Related ressources
- 16-bit Windows subsystem error message - Forum
- Error message headed " 16 bit Windows Subsystem " - Forum
- 16 bit MS-DOS Subsystem error message - Forum
- 16 bit Windows Subsystem error messages - Forum
- Error messages for 16 bit MS-DOS Subsystem ? Ugh - Forum
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I wondered that myself.
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> Would it not have been easier to just copy\paste the URL by itself
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
I wondered that myself.
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RWACgqeFHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,Peter Foldes <okf22@hotmail.com> hunted and pecked:
> Would it not have been easier to just copy\paste the URL by itself
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
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Agreed,but on the other hand I have been chastised in the past for providing
a link instead of a long wordy answer, go figure?
Peter Foldes wrote:
> Would it not have been easier to just copy\paste the URL by itself
>
>
> "Jack" <Jack@nothome.com> wrote in message
> news![:o]( ":o")
B0QJrpeFHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> SYMPTOMS
>>
>> If you try to start or install an MS-DOS-based or a 16-bit
>> Windows-based program on your Windows XP-based computer, you may
>> receive an error message that is similar to one of the following:
>>
>> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>>
>> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>>
>> C:\Winnt\System32\config.nt The system file is not suitable for
>> running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to
>> terminate the application.
>>
>> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>>
>> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>>
>> config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and
>> Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
>> application.
>>
>> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>>
>> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Although you may be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error
>> message, either selection makes the program quit.
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> CAUSE
>>
>> This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are
>> missing or damaged:
>>
>> . Config.nt
>>
>> . Autoexec.nt
>>
>> . Command.com
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> RESOLUTION
>>
>> To resolve this issue:
>>
>> 1. Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
>>
>> 2. Click Start, and then click Run.
>>
>> 3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
>>
>> 4. At the command prompt, type the following commands,
>> pressing ENTER after each command:
>>
>>
>>
>> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_
>> c:\windows\system32\config.nt
>>
>> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_
>> c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
>>
>> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_
>> c:\windows\system32\command.com
>>
>> exit
>>
>> 5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved,
>> do not complete the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved,
>> go to the next step.
>>
>> 6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in
>> this in the following process. Because of this, you may have to
>> expand it from your Windows XP CD-ROM.
>>
>>
>>
>> Start Notepad.
>>
>> 7. In Notepad, type the following entries:
>>
>>
>>
>> dos=high, umb
>>
>> device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
>>
>> files=40
>>
>>
>>
>> 8. On the File menu, click Save As.
>>
>> 9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click
>> Save. Close the Config.nt file.
>>
>> 10. On the File menu, click New.
>>
>> 11. In the new blank document, type the following entries:
>>
>>
>>
>> @echo off
>>
>> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
>>
>> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
>>
>> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
>>
>> SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3
>>
>>
>>
>> 12. On the File menu, click Save As.
>>
>> 13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click
>> Save. Close the Autoexec.nt file.
>>
>> 14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file,
>> right-click the Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 15. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then
>> click Paste.
>>
>> 16. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt
>> file, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 17. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then
>> click Paste.
>>
>> 18. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded
>> Command.com file, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then
>> click Paste. Restart your computer.
>>
>> If the issue continues to occur, copy the Autoexec.nt and Config.nt
>> files from the Repair folder in Windows to the System folder. To do
>> so, follow these steps:
>>
>> 1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\repair, and then
>> click OK.
>>
>> 2. Right-click autoexec.nt, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 3. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\system32, and
>> then click OK.
>>
>> 4. Right-click anywhere in that folder, and then click Paste.
>>
>> 5. Right-click the Autoexect.nt file that you just copied,
>> and then click Properties.
>>
>> 6. Click to select Read-Only, and then click OK.
>>
>> 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to copy the Config.nt file.
>>
>> Note You must enable Read-Only permissions or the files will be
>> removed after you restart Windows.
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> MORE INFORMATION
>>
>> For more information about MS-DOS-based programs in Windows, click
>> the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft
>> Knowledge Base:
>>
>> 305521 "16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem" error message when you run an
>> MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows program in Windows Server 2003 or Windows
>> 2000 Server
>>
>> 314106 Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> APPLIES TO
>>
>> . Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>>
>> . Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
--
Mike Pawlak
Agreed,but on the other hand I have been chastised in the past for providing
a link instead of a long wordy answer, go figure?
Peter Foldes wrote:
> Would it not have been easier to just copy\paste the URL by itself
>
>
> "Jack" <Jack@nothome.com> wrote in message
> news
B0QJrpeFHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...>> SYMPTOMS
>>
>> If you try to start or install an MS-DOS-based or a 16-bit
>> Windows-based program on your Windows XP-based computer, you may
>> receive an error message that is similar to one of the following:
>>
>> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>>
>> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>>
>> C:\Winnt\System32\config.nt The system file is not suitable for
>> running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to
>> terminate the application.
>>
>> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>>
>> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>>
>> config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and
>> Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
>> application.
>>
>> 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
>>
>> path to the program that you are trying to start or install
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Although you may be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error
>> message, either selection makes the program quit.
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> CAUSE
>>
>> This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are
>> missing or damaged:
>>
>> . Config.nt
>>
>> . Autoexec.nt
>>
>> . Command.com
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> RESOLUTION
>>
>> To resolve this issue:
>>
>> 1. Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
>>
>> 2. Click Start, and then click Run.
>>
>> 3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
>>
>> 4. At the command prompt, type the following commands,
>> pressing ENTER after each command:
>>
>>
>>
>> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_
>> c:\windows\system32\config.nt
>>
>> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_
>> c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
>>
>> expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_
>> c:\windows\system32\command.com
>>
>> exit
>>
>> 5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved,
>> do not complete the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved,
>> go to the next step.
>>
>> 6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in
>> this in the following process. Because of this, you may have to
>> expand it from your Windows XP CD-ROM.
>>
>>
>>
>> Start Notepad.
>>
>> 7. In Notepad, type the following entries:
>>
>>
>>
>> dos=high, umb
>>
>> device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
>>
>> files=40
>>
>>
>>
>> 8. On the File menu, click Save As.
>>
>> 9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click
>> Save. Close the Config.nt file.
>>
>> 10. On the File menu, click New.
>>
>> 11. In the new blank document, type the following entries:
>>
>>
>>
>> @echo off
>>
>> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
>>
>> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
>>
>> lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
>>
>> SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3
>>
>>
>>
>> 12. On the File menu, click Save As.
>>
>> 13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click
>> Save. Close the Autoexec.nt file.
>>
>> 14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file,
>> right-click the Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 15. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then
>> click Paste.
>>
>> 16. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt
>> file, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 17. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then
>> click Paste.
>>
>> 18. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded
>> Command.com file, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then
>> click Paste. Restart your computer.
>>
>> If the issue continues to occur, copy the Autoexec.nt and Config.nt
>> files from the Repair folder in Windows to the System folder. To do
>> so, follow these steps:
>>
>> 1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\repair, and then
>> click OK.
>>
>> 2. Right-click autoexec.nt, and then click Copy.
>>
>> 3. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\system32, and
>> then click OK.
>>
>> 4. Right-click anywhere in that folder, and then click Paste.
>>
>> 5. Right-click the Autoexect.nt file that you just copied,
>> and then click Properties.
>>
>> 6. Click to select Read-Only, and then click OK.
>>
>> 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to copy the Config.nt file.
>>
>> Note You must enable Read-Only permissions or the files will be
>> removed after you restart Windows.
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> MORE INFORMATION
>>
>> For more information about MS-DOS-based programs in Windows, click
>> the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft
>> Knowledge Base:
>>
>> 305521 "16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem" error message when you run an
>> MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows program in Windows Server 2003 or Windows
>> 2000 Server
>>
>> 314106 Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
>>
>> Back to the top Back to the top
>>
>> APPLIES TO
>>
>> . Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>>
>> . Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
--
Mike Pawlak
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)
On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:09:50 -0400, "MAP"
<mikepawlak2REM@OVEhotmail.com> wrote:
>Agreed,but on the other hand I have been chastised in the past for providing
>a link instead of a long wordy answer, go figure?
>
Mike,
Your damned when you do and damned when you don't. ;-)
Mike H
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On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:09:50 -0400, "MAP"
<mikepawlak2REM@OVEhotmail.com> wrote:
>Agreed,but on the other hand I have been chastised in the past for providing
>a link instead of a long wordy answer, go figure?
>
Mike,
Your damned when you do and damned when you don't. ;-)
Mike H
remove -bats- to reply
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Quick and dirty answer:
Go to Windows/Repair folder
Copy missing .NT files into system32 folder
On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 14:43:05 -0700, "nisem"
<nisem@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I get the following message when I open windows xp and some programs don't
>work. I don't know how to fix it. Any suggestions?
>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.
Quick and dirty answer:
Go to Windows/Repair folder
Copy missing .NT files into system32 folder
On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 14:43:05 -0700, "nisem"
<nisem@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I get the following message when I open windows xp and some programs don't
>work. I don't know how to fix it. Any suggestions?
>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.
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