Game Installation Problem - MS-DOS???

StudentSaver_2

Hi all

This is my first time on this board. I've encountered a problem with 2 games I've bought for my laptop. I'm running Windows XP Home Edition, and each time I try to install either game, the following pops up on my screen:

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

When I tried an Internet search to find help, I was led to this Microsoft site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767&Product=winxp

It seems to be the right solution, but when I type any of the commands in, I'm told:

The system cannot find the path specified.

Is anyone able to help me?! The drive letter is D and the games are Theme Hospital (supposed to be suitable for Windows 95/98/XP (Home Edition)) and Airport Inc. (minimum spec: Windows 95/98).

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

-TangleFoot-

StudentSaver wrote:

The system cannot find the path specified.

Did you remember to put the Windows XP installation disc in first? If you haven't got one, try following the instructions from step 7.

GaryS

Yuo need a Windows XP cd.

The commands are looking for files on the cd.

intel

Aaaaaah put the CD in....lol

albertross_2

Did you check to see if they are in the repair directory? Search the hard disk for the files, and if you find them anywhere, copy them into c:\windows\system32

StudentSaver_2

I don't have a Windows XP disk, but I'll try the other things on Sunday....have to be up early in the morning for work, then it's the Christmas dinner tomorrow night (strange....I know)

Thanks for all the help so far.