CMD-The system cannot execute the specific program.

[VCat88]

I cannot run dos program in Windows XP. It show :-
The system cannot execute the specific program.

Any idea?

 

[linney]

If you are running Windows XP, NT 4.0, or 2000, and critical files needed to enable Microsoft® Windows® Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM) 16-bit subsystem are missing or corrupt, your system will not be able to run 16-bit utilities, which will result in these errors.



Cannot Install Program Using Its Setup Utility Q222975

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q222/9/75.asp

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm

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

16 BIT WINDOWS SUBSYSTEM ERROR
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"16 bit Windows Subsystem" problem
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