[sletch]

Hi. I'm trying to install two older Microsoft Arcade games on my XP system, and I get the following message: C:\WINDOWS\System32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Any ideas what up with this? Appreciate any help.

 

[bearone2]

you get the message but will the install complete or does it stop there?

if it installs, rt click on the executable file/properties and try running it in 95 compatibility mode.

 

[JEBWrench]

If it doesn't install, try creating a shortcut to the Installer on the desktop - then set that to run in Win 95 Compatability Mode.

 

[sletch]

Well gentlemen, I tried the shortcut and setting the compatibility to Windows 95. Still got the same message. It gives me the choice of closing or ignoring. Either one closes the attempt. Do I have this right?: Went to My computer, opening up the floppy drive, right clicked on the setup file/properties and set the compatibilty to Windows 95. Applied and then hit OK. And thanks for the help.

 

[bearone2]

some older stuff just doesn't work in xp.

 

[McTimson]

Take a look at this sticky on dealing with the Autoexec.NT error, it may help.

 

[sletch]

Thanks for all the help. McTimson's suggestion provided the solution. Another happy customer!