I am trying to install an application that was installed on my other workstations and I am receiving this error:

any other details please ?

No it just posted the error

c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. not suitable for running MS-DOS and microsoft windows applications

close/ ignore

... how do I correct this problem?

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program

Did what was said and it did not work. What does the % mean in this file path

%systemroot%

BTW this is a workstation not a server

figured it out... =C:\Windows

Thank you for your help. I think that I am going to call it a day. Can I re-install the OS to fix it ....leads me to another question... i have XP on one pc and I want to join it to the domain. I have a version of XP pro is there a way that i can upgrade to XP pro without loosing my data or reformating or add the workstation to the domain?

First off this is a fairly common & simple issue. Reinstalling XP seems a bit extreem if this is your only issue. However a Repair Install will certainly fix it.
That being said an XP Upgrade will upgrade the OS while leaving your programs & data intact although you should back up.

Here is a good general Install guide:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/index.html


Links to Domain issues:

add the workstation to the domain

add the workstation to the domain 2

add the workstation to the domain 3


Hope this helps.



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