Config.nt Error

RickRock · 11-05-2004, 03:08 AM

I have been triying to install sofware on my Windows 2000 OS and this is the error I get:

config.nt The System file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.

I have tried coping the config.nt & autoexec.nt files from the repair folder and from the instalation cd. Can anyone help.

Overclocked Doc · 11-05-2004, 04:15 AM

Microsoft Link ..click here!

RickRock · 11-05-2004, 05:41 AM

Thanks for the link. I tried what the microsoft site said but I had one problem, this step right here:

Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com file, and then click Copy.

When I went to my system32 folder the only file I was command.comold, can someone help me please.

greyknight17 · 11-05-2004, 08:56 AM

Insert the CD again and in the command prompt type in:

expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com

Try copying that file again. It's confusing when I read it. It seems like it should be copied there already.

RickRock · 11-10-2004, 11:44 PM

Ok I have tried everything on the microsoft website and I still get this error:

config.nt The System file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application.

Do anyone else have any more suggestions?

greyknight17 · 11-14-2004, 04:59 AM

Can you check to see if these two files are in their folders:

c:\windows\system32\config.nt
c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt

They should have been copied over.

RickRock · 11-14-2004, 04:01 PM

Yes I do have both files and I also have the note pad documents also label config.nt and autoexec.nt. there is also a file called autoexe.ntold but there is no command.com file

greyknight17 · 11-16-2004, 05:41 AM

I did a little more searching and found out that it might have problems if there's a trojan also.

If you have a fast internet connection (broadband), run an online virus scan at TrendMicro. Make sure to select the Autoclean option. Otherwise, make sure your antivirus program has the latest definitions and run a full system scan.

While you're at it, let's see if you have spyware also. Please download HijackThis. Create a folder at C:\HJT and move HijackThis.exe there. Run a scan and save the log file. Post the whole log file here. Do not fix anything since most of them listed there are harmless (some are system required). This program will help us determine if there is any spyware/malware on your computer.

RickRock · 11-29-2004, 03:37 AM

hey guys thanks for the help, my highers up just told me to reformat everyone of the pc's in the office. But i didnt print out this section and I will save it just in case it happens again.

11-05-2004, 03:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
RickRock Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro	Config.nt Error I have been triying to install sofware on my Windows 2000 OS and this is the error I get: config.nt The System file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application. I have tried coping the config.nt & autoexec.nt files from the repair folder and from the instalation cd. Can anyone help. Last edited by RickRock; 11-05-2004 at 03:13 AM.

11-05-2004, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,326 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	Insert the CD again and in the command prompt type in: expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com Try copying that file again. It's confusing when I read it. It seems like it should be copied there already. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

11-14-2004, 04:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,326 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	Can you check to see if these two files are in their folders: c:\windows\system32\config.nt c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt They should have been copied over. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

11-16-2004, 05:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,326 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	I did a little more searching and found out that it might have problems if there's a trojan also. If you have a fast internet connection (broadband), run an online virus scan at TrendMicro. Make sure to select the Autoclean option. Otherwise, make sure your antivirus program has the latest definitions and run a full system scan. While you're at it, let's see if you have spyware also. Please download HijackThis. Create a folder at C:\HJT and move HijackThis.exe there. Run a scan and save the log file. Post the whole log file here. Do not fix anything since most of them listed there are harmless (some are system required). This program will help us determine if there is any spyware/malware on your computer. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

11-05-2004, 04:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Overclocked Doc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 204 OS: 2000/XP Pro	Microsoft Link ..click here!

11-05-2004, 05:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
RickRock Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro	Thanks for the link. I tried what the microsoft site said but I had one problem, this step right here: Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com file, and then click Copy. When I went to my system32 folder the only file I was command.comold, can someone help me please.

11-10-2004, 11:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
RickRock Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro	Ok I have tried everything on the microsoft website and I still get this error: config.nt The System file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application. Do anyone else have any more suggestions?

11-14-2004, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
RickRock Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro	Yes I do have both files and I also have the note pad documents also label config.nt and autoexec.nt. there is also a file called autoexe.ntold but there is no command.com file

11-29-2004, 03:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
RickRock Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 34 OS: XP Pro	hey guys thanks for the help, my highers up just told me to reformat everyone of the pc's in the office. But i didnt print out this section and I will save it just in case it happens again.