I have been trying to connect my scanner and i keep getting this message...

c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. the system file is not suitable for running
ms-dos and microsoft windows applications... Choose Close to terminate the application.

What am i not doing right?

Anyone please helpppppppppppppppppppp

thank you :)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767#kb3

Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each command:


expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_ c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com
exit
5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved, do not complete the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, go to the next step.
6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in this in the following process. Because of this, you may have to expand it from your Windows XP CD-ROM.

Start Notepad.
7. In Notepad, type the following entries: dos=high, umb
device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
files=40

8. On the File menu, click Save As.
9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click Save. Close the Config.nt file.
10. On the File menu, click New.
11. In the new blank document, type the following entries: @echo off
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3

12. On the File menu, click Save As.
13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click Save. Close the Autoexec.nt file.
14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file, right-click the Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
15. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click Paste.
16. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt file, and then click Copy.
17. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click Paste.
18. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com file, and then click Copy.
19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click Paste. Restart your computer

Hi Charlie,

First thank you so much for you help....
But it did not work..this is the message i got on the first part of the instructions...


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\La Stresser>expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt
_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility Version 5.1.2600.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp 1990-1999. All rights reserved.

Destination is not a directory: c:\windows\system32\config.nt.

C:\Documents and Settings\La Stresser>expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.
nt_ c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility Version 5.1.2600.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp 1990-1999. All rights reserved.

Destination is not a directory: c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt.

C:\Documents and Settings\La Stresser>expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.c
o_ c:\windows\system32\command.com
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility Version 5.1.2600.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp 1990-1999. All rights reserved.

Destination is not a directory: c:\windows\system32\command.com.

On the second part. i did what they said up to the point of pasting in the %ROOTSYSTEM% i cant find that file in the system 32 file...Does it have another name....

If you can help me again i would really appreciate it.

You need to substitute "CDROM Drive Letter" with the drive letter of your cd drive. For example, if your CDROM drive with Windows XP install CD was drive D:, you type,

expand D:\i386\config.nt_ C:\Windows\System32\config.nt

And so on. The reason for the error message (I believe without looking at the help for the command as I do not run Windows) is that when you type:

expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt

The program thinks you mean to decompress the files CD-ROM, Drive, and Letter:\i386\config.nt_. Since you are attempting to decompress multiple files, it needs the destination to be a directory.

You need to substitute "CDROM Drive Letter" with the drive letter of your cd drive. For example, if your CDROM drive with Windows XP install CD was drive D:, you type,

expand D:\i386\config.nt_ C:\Windows\System32\config.nt

And so on. The reason for the error message (I believe without looking at the help for the command as I do not run Windows) is that when you type:

expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt

The program thinks you mean to decompress the files CD-ROM, Drive, and Letter:\i386\config.nt_. Since you are attempting to decompress multiple files, it needs the destination to be a directory.
LOL jeez, i am so computer challenged. I did not even understand that one. I will try it your way now lol... Thank you so much :cool:

I tried it the way you said and now i keep getting this messge on every commands

Can't open input file: d:\i386\command.co_

Should i do it like the rest of the paper from what Charlie sent??
I am so scared to erase or touch something important lol

Are you sure D is your CDROM drive letter? This isn't the same on all systems (it depends on how many drives you have!) Look in Windows Explorer or My Computer to find out what the drive letter is. An example is here (http://mdk187.freeshell.org/mycomp.jpg).

It doesn't look like direct image posting is allowed on this forum . . .

Also, your XP CD is in the drive, right?
command.co_ is definately on my CD.

Hope this helps.

Are you sure D is your CDROM drive letter? This isn't the same on all systems (it depends on how many drives you have!) Look in Windows Explorer or My Computer to find out what the drive letter is. An example is here (http://mdk187.freeshell.org/mycomp.jpg).

It doesn't look like direct image posting is allowed on this forum . . .

Also, your XP CD is in the drive, right?
command.co_ is definately on my CD.

Hope this helps.
Digitl is on her knees, begging you do not give up on her.

I needed my xp cd in the drive??? :confused: :eek: :o

I am so embarass right now.....ok i will go and do that then LOL...oh Man...!!!!
Again thank you so much!

:) :p :eek: :D

I did it.....Thank you so much HighFunctioning and Charlie...

Again Thank you :D :D :p