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Reporting to the MAX including Point of Sale and Non-profit Versions Tech Tip

Question:
Error - AUTOEXEC NT The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows

 

Answer:
 

Problem

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Reporting to the MAX including Point of Sale and Non-profit Versions Tech Tip

Question:
Error - AUTOEXEC NT The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows

 

Answer:
 

Problem

When trying to launch Reporting to the MAX, The error "AUTOEXEC.NT The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows" comes up.

Cause

This issue may occur if the file is missing or damaged: Autoexec.nt

Resolution

If the issue continues to occur, copy the Autoexec.nt from the Repair folder in Windows to the System folder. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\repair, and then click OK.
  2. Right-click autoexec.nt, and then click Copy.
  3. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\system32, and then click OK.
  4. Right-click anywhere in that folder, and then click Paste.
  5. Right-click the Autoexect.nt file that you just copied, and then click Properties.
  6. Click to select Read-Only, and then click OK.