Can't run 'DOS' programs

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Hi Dennis,

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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"Dennis" <*@verizon.net> wrote in message newsMIS4xwBFHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> When attempting to open a command.com window, or running a DOS based program, I get the following error:
> C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose
> 'Close' to terminat the application.
>
> There are two buttons, 'Close' and 'Ignore', but both result in the same result, termination of the program.
>
> This used to work. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks In advance
>