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 Jul 5 2005, 06:13 PM
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16 bit Winodows 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. Any advice? |
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Jul 5 2005, 08:27 PM
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What game is it?
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Jul 5 2005, 09:15 PM
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 01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,887 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
If you are using XP, Microsoft has a support page with steps to follow for resolution.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;en-us;324767 Let us know if that works. -------------------- JC
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Jul 6 2005, 04:04 PM
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The link worked after going through every step. Thanks.
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Jul 6 2005, 04:35 PM
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01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,887 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
Great! Thanks for letting us know.
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Jul 6 2005, 08:27 PM
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YES!!! finally i can play all my 16-bit games!!! thank you!!!
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Jul 8 2005, 01:14 AM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 681 Joined: 4-May 05 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 19,038 |
NO!!!! I cant play any of my games... even after doing all this!!! hmph....
i will get the ereor box wording soon -------------------- Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.
- Rick Cook I visit this site on and off. If anybody needs to contact me, PM me and I'll be notified by email. |
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Jul 8 2005, 07:17 AM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 641 Joined: 25-November 04 Member No.: 5,839 |
16bit_fix
Try this, I've had this problem on some PC's and this fix worked. QUOTE When users attempt to start an MS-DOS based or 16-bit Windows application in Windows XP an error similar to:
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. or 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. may appear. Download 16bit_fix.exe by from the link below. When it is downloaded, double-click it to run it. It reinstalls the missing or corrupt XP system files command.com, autoexec.nt and config.nt which cause the error. Note: If the error message returns when the system is rebooted, the autoexec.nt file has been deleted. You can prevent this from occurring by temporarily locating autoexec.nt in C:\Windows\system32, right-clicking it, selecting "Properties" and making it "Read only." This problem is caused by a virus or spyware. When the precise cause is identified that information (as well as corrective measures) will be added here. -------------------- |
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Jul 8 2005, 07:25 AM
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When you get the 16 bit subsystem error it means that your root files of Config.nt,
Autoexec.nt and/or Command.com are missing or corrupt as Joshuacats link shows. The quick fix is 16bit_fix.exe. This will rebuild those files. If you are getting this error it usually means these files have been corrupted with malware. Oops - stidyup beat me to it. -------------------- **** We use our powers for good, not evil **** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo |
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Jul 8 2005, 07:32 AM
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01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,887 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
Sorry to hear that legoman786. Just open a new topic with your exact error message, and we will try to help you. It appears that this helped perplexed22 with his/her exact error message.
Good link, stidyup. I am sure that automates the lengthy MS support process that I linked above. -------------------- JC
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