PLEASE HELPP...... :D
Friday, December 21, 2001 by bb-darkangel | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
WHEN I TRY TO INSTALL HALF-LIFE IN WINDOWS XP PRO, I KEPT GETTING THIS MESSAGE:
"CONFIG.NT. THE SYSTEM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR RUNNING MS-DOS AND MICROSOFT WINDWOWS APPLICATION.CHOOSE CLOSE TO TERMINATE THE APPLICATION."
BUT ALL MY FRIENDS,THEY INSTALL HALF-LIFE ON THEIR WINDOWS XP ARE FINE.I THINK THE PROBLEM IS HALF-LIFE USING "16-BIT SETUP LAUCHER" WHILE WINDOWS XP ONLY ACEPT "32-BIT SETUP LAUCHER".PLEASE HELLPPP....THANKS A LOT
"CONFIG.NT. THE SYSTEM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR RUNNING MS-DOS AND MICROSOFT WINDWOWS APPLICATION.CHOOSE CLOSE TO TERMINATE THE APPLICATION."
BUT ALL MY FRIENDS,THEY INSTALL HALF-LIFE ON THEIR WINDOWS XP ARE FINE.I THINK THE PROBLEM IS HALF-LIFE USING "16-BIT SETUP LAUCHER" WHILE WINDOWS XP ONLY ACEPT "32-BIT SETUP LAUCHER".PLEASE HELLPPP....THANKS A LOT
paxx
Reply #2 Friday, December 21, 2001 9:18 AM
Reply #2 Friday, December 21, 2001 9:18 AM
Also, trying getting the latest Windows XP update through Windows Update. It resolves more compatibility issues with some legacy software.
Splash0453
Reply #4 Saturday, December 22, 2001 5:20 AM
Reply #4 Saturday, December 22, 2001 5:20 AM
Well, I don't think WinXP can run DOS programs at all. You can emulate 95, 98, nt, or any other windowses, but you cannot run DOS.
Jafo
Reply #5 Saturday, December 22, 2001 8:35 AM
Reply #5 Saturday, December 22, 2001 8:35 AM
If your proggy is a Dos one, then it won't run in XP.
AJCrowley
Reply #6 Saturday, December 22, 2001 2:35 PM
Reply #6 Saturday, December 22, 2001 2:35 PM
I've installed the retail of Counter-Strike (HalfLife) on XP a number of times without incident. If you are trying to launch a 16bit setup, it could cause problems, check if there's a launch for a 32 bit setup anywhere on the disc. If it's not specific about the setup you're trying to launch being 16bit, I'd reformat and try again if I were you.
AJ
AJ
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Reply #1 Friday, December 21, 2001 8:43 AM
Second...XP and 2K both handle 16bit apps via wowexec.exe.
You won't get a Dos application running in XP/2K but if there is a compatability issue in XP you can make it 'emulate' an older OS via 'Compatability Mode'...right-click on the proggy and select 'Properties'...