Re: Unable to run program after successful insatllatiion

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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.

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767

Replace the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by copying a backup copy located in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
(NB: %windir% is typically C:\Windows)

Start>Run and type in this without the quotes:
"cmd /c copy /y %windir%\repair\autoexec.nt %windir%\system32"

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314106

16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem error while installing or running a DOS application:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm

note:-
Also can be caused by a Trojan installing a file windupdater.exe and
creating registry entries for that file.
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=5f6f139.0409140618.749324fe%40posting.google.com

AVAST (free antivirus software) can be the cause if SP2 is installed:
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=8PCdnSzBqtmadsPcRVn-gQ%40comcast.com

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314495

Look for: XP_FIX.EXE
http://www.visualtour.com/downloads/default.asp

"Katchow" <Katchow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:2A78AE6F-94B1-41A8-A39A-FE4C0D1742CB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
After I have successfully installed a MYOB accounting software, I was unable
to run the program. The error message was as such -
c/winfow/system32/autoExec.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS
DOS & Microsoft Windows application.I would be grateful if someone can help
me with the above problem. I am currently running on Window XP Home Edition.
Thank you very much. 

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