Problem installing the Sims.

[Jenna_]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me. When I try to install Sims from the Autostart menu, I get this message:

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

Basically, it wont let me install. Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[RealBlackStuff]

It's because one of the following files is missing from \WINNT\System32:

* Config.nt
* Autoexec.nt
* Command.com

Check to see that these files are there. If not, expand them from the install CD and copy them to \WINNT\System32
They'll be in the \I386 folder as

Config.nt_
autoexec.nt_
command.co_

From a command prompt window, type Expand /? to get instructions for using Expand

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

 

[Jenna_]

Ok thanks, I'll try that