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You Cannot Open a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 System Information File with Windows 2000

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This article was previously published under Q303141

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Symptoms

If you create a System Information file on a Windows XP-based or a Windows Server 2003-based computer, you cannot open that information (.nfo) file on a Windows 2000-based computer. If you attempt to do so, you receive the following error message:
SYSTEM INFORMATION:
File A:\Filename.nfo is not a System Information file. Select a System Information file.

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Cause

The System Information tool that is included with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 is not compatible with System Information tool that is included with Windows 2000.

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Resolution

To open the System Information file, open the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 .nfo file on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003.

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Status

This behavior is by design.

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More information

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
261524 Microsoft System Information File Does Not Display Node Contents
300887 How to Use System Information (Msinfo32) Switches

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Keywords: kberrmsg, kbprb, KB303141

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Article Info
Article ID : 303141
Revision : 4
Created on : 1/31/2007
Published on : 1/31/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 371