Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program
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SYMPTOMSIf you try to start or install an MS-DOS-based or a
16-bit Windows-based program on your Windows XP-based computer, you
may receive an error message that is similar to one of the
following:
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. 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
path to the program that you are trying to start or install config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application. 16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem Although you may
be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error message, either
selection makes the program quit. 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. CAUSEThis issue may occur if one or more of the
following files are missing or damaged:
RESOLUTIONTo resolve this issue:
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