Why can't I install publisher 2.0 on my PC?

[unicornby618d]

When I try to install Publisher from the floppy disks, I get "16 bit Windows
Subsystem----C:\WINDOWS|SYSTEM32|AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable
for running MS-DOS and Mocrosoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to
terminate the application. I have Windows XP on my computer. I have been
using this publisher program for almost 2 years.

 

[Ed Bennett]

When I try to install Publisher from the floppy disks, I get "16 bit
Windows Subsystem----C:\WINDOWS|SYSTEM32|AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file
is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Mocrosoft Windows
applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application. I have
Windows XP on my computer. I have been using this publisher program
for almost 2 years.

Try setting the compatibility options on the setup program to Windows 95
compatibility mode.

 

[Mary Sauer]

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314495

 

[unicornby618d]

I have tried Articles 305521, 324767, and attempted 314106, but couldn't
understand all the "jargon in 314106. In following the instructions in the
first two articles, I was unable to expand the command.co. I tried setting
the compatibility setting to Windows 95, and I still get the same 16-bit
subsystem message stating that the system file is not suitable for.... Why
is it that after two years, this program has decided to just NOT work?

 

[John G]

When I try to install Publisher from the floppy disks, I get "16 bit
Windows
Subsystem----C:\WINDOWS|SYSTEM32|AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not
suitable
for running MS-DOS and Mocrosoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close'
to
terminate the application. I have Windows XP on my computer. I have
been
using this publisher program for almost 2 years.

If you have been using it for 2 years--
Why are you trying to instal it now?
Were you using it for 2 years on THIS machine running Windows XP?

The answers to these important questions may lead to better problem
solving.

 

[Mary Sauer]

Try installing in safe mode, or copy the contents from the floppies into a folder on
your hard drive and install from there.
Have you changed printers?
PUB: Changed Printer Setup Options Not Retained by Publisher
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;121536

Could be your virus software
PUB: TSRs May Cause Setup Problems for Publisher
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;101612