Re: XyWrite not working any more! System file problem?

[Harry Binswanger hb@xxxxxxxx]

She recently tried to use
the application, only to receive the following error
message:

"The system file is not suitable for running
MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications."  
Funny you should mention this. I solved this problem for a friend just
yesterday in regard to a non-Xy-related DOS batch file used for
backup.

In my case, the problem was in the desktop shortcut (there was a
reference in the error message to a .pif file).

After 2 hours of fruitless efforts, I tried re-making the desktop
shortcut. Problem solved. If your friend  can run Xy from a DOS
window, launching it from the command line, you probably have the same
situation and the same solution will work.

If you need info on how to replace the desktop icon with a new one, just
ask.



Harry Binswanger
hb@xxxxxxxx