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Hi

We recently upgraded our client infrastructure to Windows 7 x86. However a couple of our legacy 16bit applications produce the following error when trying to install

"Config.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications"

I have tried the obvious fixes of replacing or recreating the files:

COMMAND.COM

Autoexec.nt

Config.net

But still getting the same error.

Has anyone had similar issues with the 16Bit emulation components and discovered any resolution?

Many thanks

Iain

Friday, November 14, 2014 3:15 PM

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Hi Iain,

In my experience 16-bit compatibility varies for each application, but ultimately you'll find the majority of them won't work, due to the 16-bit installer.

First, you might want to try running the installer in compatibility mode. While it's quite a simple suggestion I have had some success with it in the past:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/make-older-programs-run#1TC=windows-7

If that doesn't work, you may want to try using XP mode, a free virtual PC from Microsoft that runs Windows XP and can help with legacy applications:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

Let us know how you get on

Regards,

James Henderson
MTA: Windows Server Admin Essentials
MTA: Networking Fundamentals
- Proposed as answer by Kate LiMicrosoft employee Monday, November 17, 2014 2:28 PM
- Marked as answer by Karen Hu Monday, December 8, 2014 9:40 AM
Saturday, November 15, 2014 12:15 PM