16 bit subsystem error/Kelly's Patch

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I've had the common problem with the subsystem error. I have no virus (no
trojan), I have copied the files from my repair file as well as tried copying
them from the XP disk itself, and the only thing that has worked is the patch
from Kelly's Korner http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit

However, my problem is that it only works while I'm logged in for that
session. After rebooting I have the same problem and need to run the patch
if I am to use a 16 bit program. I'm annoyed beyond belief. Thank heavens
for Kelly's site, but any advice on what to do from here?
Thanks, Chris!
 
Chris said:
I've had the common problem with the subsystem error. I have no
virus (no trojan), I have copied the files from my repair file as
well as tried copying them from the XP disk itself, and the only
thing that has worked is the patch from Kelly's Korner
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit

However, my problem is that it only works while I'm logged in for that
session. After rebooting I have the same problem and need to run the
patch if I am to use a 16 bit program. I'm annoyed beyond belief.
Thank heavens for Kelly's site, but any advice on what to do from
here?
Thanks, Chris!
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Did you read the rest of the 16Bit issues on Kelly's website? There are
spyware programs that can cause this behavior.
In addition to that info, there is yet another issue that has been
documented.

The autoexec.nt file in C:\WINDOWS\system32 can be deleted by a malware
program called WinAdTools.

Look for this program in the Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs and remove
it.

You should also use one or both of the following programs to clean and
maintain the system.

AdAware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

Spybot
http://security.kolla.de/
 
Thanks for the help. loaded Adware SE, it found 173 ad files...after I
selected and Quarentined them everything worked as normal. Thanks again!
 
Chris said:
Thanks for the help. loaded Adware SE, it found 173 ad files...after
I selected and Quarentined them everything worked as normal. Thanks
again!
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Glad to help and glad you were able to get rid of all the nasties. :)
 
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