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hey i just found my old half life cd. i tried to install it but i get a
message saying
16 bit windows subsystem

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 dont know whats wrong. can anyone please tell me what i should do so i can
play my game! im running xp sp2

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Hi Tripp,

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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"trippinzakk" <trippinzakk@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0393BF9D-AEA9-4D9A-89ED-48D9B4AC8AED@microsoft.com...
> hey i just found my old half life cd. i tried to install it but i get a
> message saying
> 16 bit windows subsystem
>
> 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 dont know whats wrong. can anyone please tell me what i should do so i can
> play my game! im running xp sp2

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