Unable to install programs

[john]

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My computer has just started giving me this message when I try to install any
program. ''c/windows.system32/aoutoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable
for running MS-DOS and Microsoft windows applications.''
Could anyone please give me advise on how to rectify.

Thanks

John

 

[Guest]

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Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314495

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

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"John" wrote:

| My computer has just started giving me this message when I try to install any
| program. ''c/windows.system32/aoutoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable
| for running MS-DOS and Microsoft windows applications.''
| Could anyone please give me advise on how to rectify.
|
| Thanks
|
| John

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Hi John,

This article should cover it.
Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit
Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=324767

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Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://dts-l.org/

John wrote:
> My computer has just started giving me this message when
> I try to install any program.
> ''c/windows.system32/aoutoexec.nt. The system file is not
> suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft windows
> applications.''
> Could anyone please give me advise on how to rectify.
>
> Thanks
>
> John