error when loading new software

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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.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

"Bonnie" <Bonnie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:80546181-5693-4996-9259-4EB17390EDDD@microsoft.com...
> 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