Need access to old Windows 3.1 Cardfile

[J. Timothy]

I have a cardfile created under windows 3.1, and then later accessed under
Win95 and Win98SE. But, I am now running Windows XP SP2, Home Edition, and
when I click on the file I get the following error
message:C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for
running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to
terminate the application. 16 bit Windows Subsystem. Is there anything I
can do to once again be able to re-open/access this file? I tried opening
it with NotePad, but the information is completely scrambled/jumbled and
cannot be read except in bits and pieces. Thanks in advance for any help
you might provide.

Regards

Tim Jenkins

 

[Kelly]

Hi Tim,

See if this helps/applies:

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

This installaton program will reinstall the missing or corrupt Windows XP
system files command.com, autoexec.nt and config.nt. The absence or
corruption of one or more of these files causes a "16 Bit Subsystem" error.

XP_Fix.EXE by TRF Systems, Inc.
http://www.visualtour.com/downloads/xp_fix.exe

TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a,
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

Manual Removal:
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/t/trojandownloader_win32_dia_a.asp

Torgeir Bakken (MVP):

Also, AVAST (antivirus software) can be the cause if you
have WinXP SP2 installed:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

More info here:

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

--
All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Airman Thunderbird]

Runs fine here in XP. You just need the executable file. Copy it from
your old files and go. If you're an old 3.1 user, I presume you know how
to make shortcuts and associate files.