i have WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL 2002 \nand service pack 2. my computer is a intel pentium III processor 996 MHz, 512 MB of RAM\nthe game is by big bytes company\nwhen i click install it comes up with a window saying\n(16BIT WINDOWS SUBSYSTEM) and then it says\nC:-WINDOWS-SYSTEM32-AUTOEXE.NT. \nthe system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and microsoft applications.\nwhats wrong and how can i fix it.\ncan u help me please
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Previous versions of Windows included a version of DOS.  Windows XP does not have actual DOS, but does have a 'DOS Mode' which you will see if you go to Start - Run, type CMD, and hit ENTER.  Try Exploring the disk and finding the executable for the game installation, then right-click the file and go to Properties.  Click the 'Compatibility' tab and select 'Run this program in compatibility mode for...' and in the drop-down select 'Windows 95'.  It has worked for me in the past.  If you can get the game installed, try running it.  If it still doesn't work, follow the steps above again for the shortcut to the game.\n\nI believe there is also a DOS emulator you can download to run older games on XP.  Doing a search I found the following relevant pages.\n\nhttp://dosbox.sourceforge.net/news.php?show_news=1\n\nhttp://www.dosemu.org/\n\nhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/dosbox\n\nhttp://www.freedos.org/freedos/about/
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Are you on as the Admin? Does that error occur when you try to install it or when you try to download it?\n\nIf you have a 16 bit system, and youre trying to install a 32 bit program, it might give out that error. If you have corrupted system32 files, then it might give that error. You might want to do a scandisk on your computer and do a file repair.\n\nIf you need a fix to get rid of the genuine check, then contact me.
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Now take that list and compares it to the requirements on the outside of the box for the program.  If you meet the requirements, you can run the program.\n\nOdd are the only specs you will need to check are:\nProcess 1.6 ghz (little on the low side, so check this one for sure)\nMemory 512 mb (should be good)\n3D Graphics card (which you have)\n128 of Graphic memory (should be good)\n\nIf the requirements for the game as the same or less, you are good to go.\n\n(Next time, list the requirements for the game also and it will be easier to answer).
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if you are reffering to the message ' invalid win 32 application' then let me explain that all windows operating system till xp are 32 bit operating system and only allow 32 bit application to be executed(this means 32 bit is executed at a time). so if the program is corrupt, then you may get that message or you may get it if the operating system is corrupt. try reinstalling the application you are trying to access or u may have to reinstall windows. ps sorry if the info is not accurate, cuz the we need more info abt the problem\nlol
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go to http://www.microsoft.com/ downloads section, download windows media player 9 (or 10 if you have xp sp2) and it will replace the old installation automatically.\nif the error happend again then there should be a problem with the files you trying to run with media player.
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I'm strated too. The x64 version has problems executing some 32-bit (and 16-bit) programs. That's why its mostly used on servers and not home computers?!
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right click on the icon game n go to properties->compatibility then on the compatibility mode mark "run this program in compatibilty mode for:" the u can get all win95/98/2000/nt/me plz if u get ur things mark me the best answer ok so any help about computer my email is nabilali72@hotmail.com/yahoo.com
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You have probably enabled the microsoft auto update feature.\n\nPersonally I don't like it running automatically I like to be told they are available vs the system just doing it anytime it  feels like it.  I do update alot but like to do it proactively vs automatically.\n\nFrom the link I sent below you'll see a "pick a time to install updates link... That sends you to the Automatic Updates panel... click more options... select Notify me but don't automatially download and install them \n\nNote: Windows will automatically turn off your computer after the updates are installed (if the update requires it)
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Make sure your processor, ram, and video cards meet the minimum requirements as specified on the last expansion pack you installed.  Kill all the processes running in the background that you don't need for your computer to function (research these processes and what they are doing before you stop them) by selecting CTRL+ALT+DEL at once if you are in Windows.  You will find running processes in the task manager but you may have to navigate through the tabs and that depends on your OS.  If all that doesn't help you, try adding more RAM in excess of what you already have.  I have a 3+ GHz processor and 1 Gig ram and my load time is 3-5 minutes when I start up.  I just start it and find something else to do until it comes up.
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try "iexplore" in your Start->Run\n\nand if this even dont work....\n\nthen go to Start->Run.....and type http://www.microsoft.com\n\nif not solved just give more information about error.
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Visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com from ur PC.\nIt will automatically download and install it.
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Others have suggested compatibility mode.  Clearly they have never actually tried to get older software to run under XP.  Or they have and it worked, however, in my case, it has not.  Every single piece of software I have from the Windows 95/98 days WILL NOT run under XP, even under compatibility mode.  All compatibility mode does is try to fool the program by reporting XP as Windows 95 or 98, the reason this doesn't work so well is that some of the older programs are looking for DOS components which are not present in WIndows XP.  Sorry to say that most likely your older software will not run under Windows XP.  Either buy a newer version of the same program, find a freeware substitute or... just cut your losses and move on (in the case of games that's what you'll have to do).\n\nThe other option is to partition your hard drive (or get a second hard drive) and install Windows 98 itself and boot into it only when you need to use whatever program will not run under XP.\n\nAnd to Na, you will have to install the Windows XP drivers for your sound card, no doubt they exist.  Sometimes you'll get lucky and Windows update will pick up the driver for you or find your driver restore disc, sometimes Windows XP can make use of a Windows 98/ME driver.
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i guess this is the question everybody wants to know.\nthere are few things you need to do \n\n1) use strong antivirus, antispy ware\n2) do regular windows update\n3) don't download crap from net. if you download anything don't forget to scan it before open that file or any exe\n4) do regular disk cleanup and disk diffregment.\n5) keep only necessary software on ur system, stay away from free games to avoid spamming or adward.\n\nfollow the stapes and you might get fast performance with ur system.\n\nplease let me know if you have any further question.
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Check to see if your computer will support running Windows XP Professional. \nRecommended by Microsoft:\n300 MHz CPU *\n128 MB of RAM *\n1.5 GB of available hard disk space *\nSuper VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter with at least 8 MB of video RAM and monitor\nCD-ROM or DVD drive\nNetwork adapter\nSound card and speakers\nKeyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device\n* I recommend a minimum 450MHz CPU, 8GB HDD, 256MB of RAM\n\nthen Purchase an OEM license of Windows XP and replace your current outdated operating system.\nYou can find stores on eBay who sell windows XP OEM version for under $150.
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The builtin Compatibility Wizard in WinXP does little beyond changing your resolution and color depth to help older programs run.  \n\nIf it is a DOS-based game, as most Win 95 games, you may want to try this program called DosBox, which emulates a DOS system on WinXP.  It has its own little folder on your harddrive, and in it you put stuff that will be in your new "C" drive, like your games.  I could run the original Prince of Persia in it!
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That's a folder on your computer... is it poping up in an explorer window?  Or are you getting some sort of error like "cannot find C:&#92;Program Files&#92;Common&#92;..." \n\nif you are getting something like that, download the Autoruns tool from sysinternals.  Run it (it will take a while to scan your system for the things that start up when you turn the computer on).  Make sure you write down exactly what the error message is before you try using this program.  Once Autoruns has done it's thing (it will at the bottom of the screen say (without prompting) that it is finished it's scan) click the win logon tab and scroll down and see if you see the exact file that isn't running eg c:&#92;program files&#92;common&#92;program&#92;thing.exe and uncheck it.  \n\nBe very, very careful about this.  If you uncheck anything else, your computer may not start up properly (especially if the item in question has the word microsoft in the publisher name).  If this is too much for you to do, then call somebody who knows what they are doing.  It is sometimes better to pay for service rather than rely on yourself, since they can be held liable for any problems rather than you.
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Hi Maria,\n\nReally, you need to upgrade from ME to XP as soon as you possibly can.  ME is possibly the worst Operating System Microsoft ever came out with.  It is loaded with errors and vulnerabilities.  Until you're able to do this, though, you can try some things suggested in the link I've included below for you that talks about User32.dll errors.  I hope this works for you.\n\nAs far as updating your drivers, just go to the Microsoft Windows Update site (click on Tools, then click on Windows Update).  You'll get all the updates and many of the drivers your computer needs.  For specific drivers, you can go to the specific site for those, such as video drivers, sound cards, etc.\n\nThe ActiveX message isn't that big a deal.  If you are sure of the website that you are using, go ahead and allow the ActiveX control to be loaded.  The only thing that may happen if you don't load it is that the display may not look the way the author intended.  It will not harm your computer in any way.\n\nAgain, though, please upgrade from ME as soon as you can.  You'll be happy you did.  You can get XP Home for less than $100, or XP Pro for something like $185 or so, depending on where you go.\n\nBest of luck to you.