A little help with my computer please.

adam.creighton · Post by **adam.creighton** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:55 pm

I've been trying to install some older games on my pc, such as Grim Fandango and Abe's exodus, but every time i click on install I get the message "C\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications."
I have Windows XP. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Stormwolf · Post by **Stormwolf** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:21 pm

Install Win98

Jazz · Post by **Jazz** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:46 pm

yeah you need windows 98. it should work then enjoy.

adam.creighton · Post by **adam.creighton** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:52 pm

Can I download it from anywhere, or do I need to and go out and buy it?

Jazz · Post by **Jazz** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:55 pm

I just change your settings, to windows 98 or 2000 something like that. iam not all that sure but try that,

adam.creighton · Post by **adam.creighton** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:15 pm

Sorry, but I can't see how change to Windows 98. I can select compatabilty mode for Windows 98 etc, but it stll doesnt do anything.

Jazz · Post by **Jazz** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:18 pm

if you download it you won't have the windows system you have now, unless you re do your whole computer.

if so and you don't care here is the site to download off of. www.download.com

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:27 pm

This is so awesome

Stormwolf · Post by **Stormwolf** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:35 pm

I'm not going to post the entire knowhow, but here's what you basicly could do:

- Make backups of all your important files (on a CD or DVD)
- Format your comp
- Create 2 new partitions (C should be FAT32 and D should be NTFS)*
- Instal Win98 to the FAT32 partition
- Instal WinXp to the NTFS partition.

*You should make the Fat32 partition atleast 10GB to 15GB in size, the rest would go into the NTFS partition.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:59 pm

what ppl are trying to say is.

they dont work on XP unless you [composite word including 'f*ck'] around loads.

but

U might be able to find XP versions of the games, perhaps even patchs.

try grim fandango XP patch in google

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:19 pm

try this: http://support.microsoft.com/default.as ... duct=winxp

or a last resort :
http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/

adam.creighton · Post by **adam.creighton** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:44 pm

Give that man a can of coke! Cheers for the link.

Post by **Kaylee** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:47 pm

I don't recommend removing XP in favour of 98 to run a couple of DOS programs unless those programs are vital to your using your computer effectively. XP has bugs but it has light years fewer than 98, you'd essentially be trading in a modern Ford for a 1980's Sierra because you want a tape player instead of a CD deck.

Furthermore you'd be setting yourself an uphill task in backing up and reinstalling your system and hunting down Windows 98 drivers for all of your components (which are likely to be relatively modern if you're using XP); unless you're familiar with how to do it I don't recommend wiping your system. It's a last resort.

Which version of XP are you running? It's a long shot (as I'd imagine you'd know about its compatibility issues if you had it) but if you are running Windows XP x64 Bit Edition, 16Bit MS-DOS programs don't work.

If you are adament that you want to run these programs try finding a DOS emulator such as this. Also ensure on the CD's for your video games that you are installing any additional programs which are recommended (they normally bundle them on the disk). If you're using pirate games, that might be 3/4 of your problem right there.

EDIT - glad you got it solved