Autoexec.nt Solved

Question

Hello, after running a Sony patch EXE for IntelliSync on Windows XP Pro, I consistently get the message:

"C\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application"

Thank you for your help.
JR

naro · Answer

Hello
I have the same problem with another software but sorry I still don't have a lasting solution
just a workaround

Insert the Windows installation disc then open the command prompt accessory, type the letter of the drive where the disc is located and:
copy the phrase below and paste it after the : then press enter, let it do the rest and then exit, it works for me and I can reopen my software

A++

Naro

expand E:\i386\autoexec.nt_ c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt

ramiel · Answer

Hello  Normally you have the autoexec.nt_ file in the directory c:\windows\i386 Type expand c:\windows\i386\autoexec.nt_ c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt  and it should be permanent. It worked for me!

daedric · Answer

THANK YOU, IT WORKS.

Frank · Answer

I tried several things, nothing works  if someone could help me  thank you in advance

jackbgn · Answer

With Windows XP + SP2, the process of copying the comp file from the CD and transferring it to C:\Windows\system32 using the expand command does not change anything either.
If anyone has the solution, please let it be known.
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yas · Answer

Hello, everyone :-) I have the same problem. I tried the last manipulation: I no longer receive the message "C\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT....." but this time I have this message: "The Win16 subsystem could not enter protected mode, DOSX.EXE must be in your AUTOEXEC.NT and present in your PATH."

Could someone please guide me on how to resolve this?
I hope to get help from you. Thanks a lot in advance.

isatis59 · Answer

Hello

to put in "config.nt" (directory "repair"), if nonexistent:
dos=high, umb
device=%SystemRoot%\system32\himem.sys
files=40

solution: AUTOEXEC.NT and CONFIG.NT
look for them on the Windows installation CD (non-SP2), copy them, and replace the two installed

bye----isatis

guillaume · Answer

Hello
I have a 733MHz PC running under XP Pro, and I can't install a shareware (Mellosoftron). When I launch the .exe, the following message appears: C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS applications or Microsoft Windows

What can I do? Thank you for your answer...... talk to you later......

ISATIS59 · Answer

Hello see and read the previous messages: bye jb

alexandre · Answer

Hello,
I have tried a lot of manipulations to solve my autoexec.nt problem, but the real issue is that I think it has disappeared from my hard drive and my friend can't find the Windows CD. How can I reinstall the autoexec.nt and config.nt files?
Or is it possible to start the installation of a 16-bit game without autoexec?

Thanks in advance, Help me...

Alex

toxibaloo · Answer

Well, after executing your manipulations, I no longer have the message: C\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS applications or Microsoft Windows. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.

But now, when launching the program (it's a game), I get the following message:
Reinstall Rogue Squadron 3D from the original CD and try again.

I’ve tried everything but nothing works :(
Does anyone have a solution?
Thank you in advance....

christy78 · Answer

Hello, first of all, I would like to thank the people who help others resolve their problems. As for me, I had the same autoexec error and this solution has definitely fixed it. Thank you again because I could no longer install my games.

tonionitro · Answer

Hi everyone,
I have the right solution that works on SP2

copy the autoexec.nt file located in c:\windows\repair\

then paste it in
c:\windows\system32\

That's it, it's magic!!!!!! everything works perfectly without any issues (games, old programs, all)

:) hi

La rose · Answer

Awesome   I copied and pasted what tonionitro suggested, and it works. It's really nitro because I've been working on this for a while. Thank you  The rose

shura · Answer

Hello everyone, I also have this problem when I try to install the drivers for a USB device...
for me it freezes everything with a big blue screen :-(
I've tried all these solutions but nothing works :-(
I have Windows XP Gold (equivalent to XP Pro).
if anyone can tell me where my problem comes from it would be cool :-)

romzo · Answer

Hello everyone,
I have tried all the methods explained and it still doesn't work. After each method, the initial error message was gone, but a black window appears for 1 second and then closes, and nothing happens after that. After this, a shortcut is created in the same folder, which is also unopenable.
I therefore need your help and thank you in advance.
See you soon.

Thomas · Answer

Hi, for an alternative solution, it's really simple: just ask one of your friends on MSN to send you that famous file; if he has XP! lol you'll see: you just need to copy it from your received files and paste it in the c/windows/system32 location; then click on 'yes' to replace the old defective file and voilà! it works!!!
lol; no need to stress yourself with complicated maneuvers! in any case, don't forget that you're not the only one who has Windows!
kiss

julien · Answer

Hi
I have a problem, I can't get the game Body Blow to work
when launching the game on Windows XP or even through MS-DOS

either it shows me a message saying that it's impossible to open the file autoexec.nt
doing the manipulations above tells me that it's impossible to open the file on the CD or in the repair folder.

When I managed to do this manipulation, the game still doesn't work.

Otherwise, I have a message:
"Runtime error 200 at OFA7:0091" when I launch the game through MS-DOS

I don't know how to get the game to work anymore, but I managed to make this game work once.

Thank you for your responses
or if you have a patch, a site where I could get a working version of the game.

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Tim · Answer

Hi, I have Windows XP, and I was able to install a game that is normally not compatible with XP, but when I launch the game from the CD or the shortcut, the computer starts thinking and then stops after 5-10 seconds without starting anything.

I already have AUTOEXEC.NT in C:\Windows\System32 as read-only and I’ve tried the compatibility options offered in the shortcut properties.

If you know how to fix this, please help me!!!

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