I am trying to install a older program on my windows XP Laptop and I get the
following error..

16 bit Windows subsystem

C:\winnt\system32\autoexec.nt The system is not suitable for running MS-DOS
and Misrosoft windows applications. Close to terminate.

I use it on my desktop without problems. It use to work on my laptop. I
tried changing the emulations to windows 95, etc.

What can I check?

Thanks,

GR

In news:Fh8be.5861$qb4.5837@okepread03,
GR <(E-Mail Removed)> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> I am trying to install a older program on my windows XP Laptop and I
> get the following error..
>
> 16 bit Windows subsystem
>
> C:\winnt\system32\autoexec.nt The system is not suitable for running
> MS-DOS and Misrosoft windows applications. Close to terminate.
>
> I use it on my desktop without problems. It use to work on my
> laptop. I tried changing the emulations to windows 95, etc.
>
> What can I check?
>
> Thanks,
>
> GR

Error message when you start a DOS or 16 bit Program:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;324767

Galen
--

"My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me
the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am
in my own proper atmosphere. I can dispense then with artificial
stimulants. But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for
mental exaltation." -- Sherlock Holmes

Hi GR,

Have a look at the information here, provided courtesy of Kelly Theriot:

MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program Error Message
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.co*m/xp_m.htm#16bit



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"GR" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:Fh8be.5861$qb4.5837@okepread03...
> I am trying to install a older program on my windows XP Laptop and I get
the
> following error..
>
> 16 bit Windows subsystem
>
> C:\winnt\system32\autoexec.nt The system is not suitable for running
MS-DOS
> and Misrosoft windows applications. Close to terminate.
>
> I use it on my desktop without problems. It use to work on my laptop. I
> tried changing the emulations to windows 95, etc.
>
> What can I check?
>
> Thanks,
>
> GR
>
>

Restore a good copy from the C:\winnt\repair folder.

GR wrote:

> I am trying to install a older program on my windows XP Laptop and I get the
> following error..
>
> 16 bit Windows subsystem
>
> C:\winnt\system32\autoexec.nt The system is not suitable for running MS-DOS
> and Misrosoft windows applications. Close to terminate.
>
> I use it on my desktop without problems. It use to work on my laptop. I
> tried changing the emulations to windows 95, etc.
>
> What can I check?
>
> Thanks,
>
> GR
>
>

From: "GR" <(E-Mail Removed)>

| I am trying to install a older program on my windows XP Laptop and I get the
| following error..
|
| 16 bit Windows subsystem
|
| C:\winnt\system32\autoexec.nt The system is not suitable for running MS-DOS
| and Misrosoft windows applications. Close to terminate.
|
| I use it on my desktop without problems. It use to work on my laptop. I
| tried changing the emulations to windows 95, etc.
|
| What can I check?
|
| Thanks,
|
| GR
|

Interesting...

You say you have WinXP but the error message indicates you have Win2K !

Windows XP uses c:\windows while Windows 2000 (NT4 and Windows 2003 Server) use c:\winnt !!


AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
copy; %windir%\repair\autoexec.nt
to
%windir%\system32

AUTOEXEC.NT FIX Method 2:
Go to; Start --> Run
enter; cmd.exe

{ assuming the WinXP/Win2K CDROM disk is in drive "D:" }
In the Command Prompt enter...
expand D:\i386\autoexec.nt_ %windir%\system32\autoexec.nt

Since there are many forms of malware that will cause this kind of problem with AUTOEXEC.NT,
please perform the following...

Dump the contents of the IE Temporary Internet Folder cache (TIF)
Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> Internet Options --> Delete Files

Dump the contents of the Mozilla FireFox Cache
Tools --> Options --> Privacy --> Cache --> Clear

1) Download TrendMicro Sysclean by one of the following 2 methods

Trend Sysclean Method 1
---------------------------------------
Trend Sysclean Package
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp

Latest Trend signature files.
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp

Create a directory.
On drive "C:\"
(e.g., "c:\sysclean")

Download SYSCLEAN.COM and place it in that directory.
Download the signature files (pattern files) by obtaining the ZIP file.
For example; lpt598.zip

Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
SYSCLEAN.COM.

Trend Sysclean Method 2
---------------------------------------
Download the utility SYSCLEAN_FE at the following URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
SYSCLEAN_FE automates the download and execution process of the Trend Sysclean Package.
Direct URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Sysclean_FE.exe

2) Download Ad-aware SE (free personal version v1.05)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Update Ad-aware with the latest definitions.
3) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode and shutdown as many applications as possible.
4) Using both the Trend Sysclean utility and Ad-aware, perform a Full Scan of your
platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
(a few cycles may be needed)
5) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using both the
Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware

* * Please report back your results * *


--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

In news:%(E-Mail Removed),
David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

>> You say you have WinXP but the error message indicates you have Win2K
> !
>
> Windows XP uses c:\windows while Windows 2000 (NT4 and Windows 2003
> Server) use c:\winnt !!

Hah! I didn't catch that. Good catch. Though perhaps they installed XP into
\winnt\ or it's an upgrade installation? Makes me wonder...

Galen
--

"My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me
the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am
in my own proper atmosphere. I can dispense then with artificial
stimulants. But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for
mental exaltation." -- Sherlock Holmes

"Upgrades" from 2000 will be "Winnt". Clean install or Upgrade from
Win98 or ME is "Windows"

David H. Lipman wrote:

> From: "GR" <(E-Mail Removed)>
>
> | I am trying to install a older program on my windows XP Laptop and I get the
> | following error..
> |
> | 16 bit Windows subsystem
> |
> | C:\winnt\system32\autoexec.nt The system is not suitable for running MS-DOS
> | and Misrosoft windows applications. Close to terminate.
> |
> | I use it on my desktop without problems. It use to work on my laptop. I
> | tried changing the emulations to windows 95, etc.
> |
> | What can I check?
> |
> | Thanks,
> |
> | GR
> |
>
> Interesting...
>
> You say you have WinXP but the error message indicates you have Win2K !
>
> Windows XP uses c:\windows while Windows 2000 (NT4 and Windows 2003 Server) use c:\winnt !!
>
>
> AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
> copy; %windir%\repair\autoexec.nt
> to
> %windir%\system32
>
> AUTOEXEC.NT FIX Method 2:
> Go to; Start --> Run
> enter; cmd.exe
>
> { assuming the WinXP/Win2K CDROM disk is in drive "D:" }
> In the Command Prompt enter...
> expand D:\i386\autoexec.nt_ %windir%\system32\autoexec.nt
>
> Since there are many forms of malware that will cause this kind of problem with AUTOEXEC.NT,
> please perform the following...
>
> Dump the contents of the IE Temporary Internet Folder cache (TIF)
> Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> Internet Options --> Delete Files
>
> Dump the contents of the Mozilla FireFox Cache
> Tools --> Options --> Privacy --> Cache --> Clear
>
> 1) Download TrendMicro Sysclean by one of the following 2 methods
>
> Trend Sysclean Method 1
> ---------------------------------------
> Trend Sysclean Package
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp
>
> Latest Trend signature files.
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
>
> Create a directory.
> On drive "C:\"
> (e.g., "c:\sysclean")
>
> Download SYSCLEAN.COM and place it in that directory.
> Download the signature files (pattern files) by obtaining the ZIP file.
> For example; lpt598.zip
>
> Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
> SYSCLEAN.COM.
>
> Trend Sysclean Method 2
> ---------------------------------------
> Download the utility SYSCLEAN_FE at the following URL --
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
> SYSCLEAN_FE automates the download and execution process of the Trend Sysclean Package.
> Direct URL --
> http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Sysclean_FE.exe
>
> 2) Download Ad-aware SE (free personal version v1.05)
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Update Ad-aware with the latest definitions.
> 3) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode and shutdown as many applications as possible.
> 4) Using both the Trend Sysclean utility and Ad-aware, perform a Full Scan of your
> platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
> (a few cycles may be needed)
> 5) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using both the
> Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware
>
> * * Please report back your results * *
>
>

"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Interesting...
>
> You say you have WinXP but the error message indicates you have Win2K !
>
> Windows XP uses c:\windows while Windows 2000 (NT4 and Windows 2003
Server) use c:\winnt !!

I recently learned that the WINNT directory is common with some XP OEM
systems.



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

The original distribution was from HP Windows 2000 Professsional and was
upgraded to XP.
"Patti MacLeod" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Interesting...
>>
>> You say you have WinXP but the error message indicates you have Win2K !
>>
>> Windows XP uses c:\windows while Windows 2000 (NT4 and Windows 2003
> Server) use c:\winnt !!
>
> I recently learned that the WINNT directory is common with some XP OEM
> systems.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> --
> Patti MacLeod
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
>

It was an upgrade installation.

GR


"Galen" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> In news:%(E-Mail Removed),
> David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> had this to say:
>
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
>>> You say you have WinXP but the error message indicates you have Win2K
>> !
>>
>> Windows XP uses c:\windows while Windows 2000 (NT4 and Windows 2003
>> Server) use c:\winnt !!
>
> Hah! I didn't catch that. Good catch. Though perhaps they installed XP
> into \winnt\ or it's an upgrade installation? Makes me wonder...
>
> Galen
> --
>
> "My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me
> the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am
> in my own proper atmosphere. I can dispense then with artificial
> stimulants. But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for
> mental exaltation." -- Sherlock Holmes
>