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epeppin

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Error Code
« on: July 14, 2005, 10:34:16 AM »
Every time I start up the computer and try to play some games it shows this error code: "c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt The system is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications"
not sure y it does this
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Sidewinder



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Re: Error Code
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2005, 10:42:45 AM »
To fix run the following from the command prompt:

copy c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt c:\windows\system32

After you copy the file, find it in Windows Explorer, click properties and lock it down by giving it a read-only attribute.  

Hope this helps. 8)
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Raptor

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Re: Error Code
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2005, 11:32:21 AM »
Before everyone starts to post alternate solutions.. Don't!

I do have a question; Why does this error seem to occur so often? Is it due to damaged system files or is it native to Windows XP?
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Re: Error Code
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2005, 11:47:31 AM »
The only explanation I've gotten so far is a failed installation. But I've yet to see anybody specifically point out which product causes this.

It does seem to be only a XP problem.

???
« Last Edit: July 14, 2005, 11:48:21 AM by Sidewinder »
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Raptor

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Re: Error Code
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2005, 12:01:21 PM »
When did you encounter it, Sidewinder?
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Re: Error Code
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2005, 12:27:10 PM »
Don't know really. One day I went to use my Xeditor and the message appeared. The fix was easy enough and I really never thought about it much until I joined this forum and discovered it's a lot more common than I thought.

Microsoft must think it's important...they even have a page on how to fix. Trouble is their solution means dragging out the install disks.

I just chalk it up to another one of those XP features you hear so much about. ;D
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Re: Error Code
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2005, 12:33:02 PM »
When I quit posting here several months ago, I never heard of this problem. It must have been introduced with SP2.
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merlin_2

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Re: Error Code
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2005, 01:40:41 PM »
Winxp does not use msdos......
« Last Edit: July 14, 2005, 01:41:26 PM by merlin_2 »
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Raptor

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Re: Error Code
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2005, 01:45:36 PM »
The error is not related to MSDOS, since the programs work fine once the file has been fixed.
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    Re: Error Code
    « Reply #9 on: July 14, 2005, 02:00:12 PM »
    We should also give people the 'fix' using the GUI for those that have no idea about DOS.
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    pcdoc4christ

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    Re: Error Code
    « Reply #10 on: July 14, 2005, 05:42:50 PM »
    FED:

    Yep, just copy autoexec.nt from the C:\WINDOWS\repair folder to the C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder.  When asked if the autoexec.nt file should be replaced, click Yes.

    :)
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    Computer_Commando

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    Re: Error Code
    « Reply #11 on: July 14, 2005, 05:54:03 PM »
    FYI:
    Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program

    I believe bad or pre-WinNT application programming causes this.  I think it is seen mostly on WinXP because that's what most users have.  Win2k and WinNT were mostly business.
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    pcdoc4christ

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    Re: Error Code
    « Reply #12 on: July 15, 2005, 06:35:30 PM »


    <---- Believes Commando is talking good sense!  :)
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