Installaion File runs in MSDOS

[altctrldel]

I've downloaded an installation file (.exe). It was fully downloaded. But the problem is that it is set to use MS-DOS to run it, so everytime i try to open it it says "Program to big to fit in memory" and closes. Is there any way I can make it install normally and not run on ms-dos without hacing to re-download it again?

thanks.

 

[pmonett]

You can try opening a DOS session and running it from there, or you can try creating a shortcut to it and modifying the memory parameters (and maybe compatibility) in the shortcut and then launch the shortcut.

Pascal.

P.S. : by the way, are you sure the file is not a virus ?

 

[linney]

Are you sure you haven't just downloaded a corrupt file? Did the download site say it was a DOS file and needed to be installed via DOS?

I don't fancy your chances with this workaround but ????????

316573 - PRB: "Program Too Big" Error Message When You Try to Install Visual Studio .NET from MSDN Subscriber Downloads

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316573&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[dbMark]

Try using Cmd.exe (small back screen icon) rather than Command.com (colorful MSDOS icon). Does that make a difference?