error message: C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt

i am trying to do a hdd install of a windows 95 game (trespasser) but when i insert the game cd-rom this error message pops up:

C:windowssystem32autoexec.nt
The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and microsoft windows applications.
Choose 'close' to terminate the application.

i am running xp pro service pack 2
any advice would be greatly appreciated as i played this game many times when it first came out, this is the game that got me hooked on pc gaming, especially first person shooters!
there are times that i do miss my pent 2 333mhz windows 98 machine!

I dont think Windows 95 games work with the XP OS.

I think theirs a program that lets you play old games w/o needing that OS.

I think it was DOS or I might be wrong.

I found this from Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx

It basically tells you try Win95 mode, it has worked for me on games.

I also found this and it gives you a step by step on your game on XP.

http://trescom.3dactionplanet.gamespy.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1328

yes i have, here are the step by step instuctions that i have followed: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. If you already have game installed, please uninstall game first. Afterwards, restart computer. 2. Insert Trespasser Cd into Drive. Once Installation screen shows, exit screen (Do not install!) 3. From Desktop, go to My Computer. Enter Local Drive [C]. Create folder named; tres cd (space included). DataPath: C:\tres cd\ 4. Before commencing the copyng of the cd, please be certain that the option of 'view hidden files' is checked. (From window, choose tools, options, then view. Check box 'view hidden files'. 5. From Desktop, go to My Computer. Right Click on Trespasser Icon. From DropDown Menu choose 'Explore'. Inside this window you will see the entire contents of the Trespasser CD. Draw box, (Mouse Button) around all files. Right Click and choose 'copy' *Please be certain that you see a file named; EaHelp.GID here. It will appear semi-transparent. This is the hidden file -- 6. Return to the newly created file, 'tres cd' and open. Right Click and choose 'paste'. This will copy the entire contents on the CD onto your harddrive into the tres cd folder. 7. Once Cd copying is complete, remove the Trespasser cd from its drive. Very Important! Put away in safe location; you will no longer be needing it. 8. Go into tres cd/setup folder, install from there by clicking on the icon labeled 'setup95' *If you are running XP and Installation doesn't go smoothly, or Trespasser crashes, try installing the game under win95 compa- tibility mode. Right click on the setup.exe file. Select preferences, then choose compatibility. Select Win 95 From DropDown Menu. Further XP Information can be found here 9. Follow Trespasser's onscreen installation instructions. 10. That's it... you're done wjgia