16 bit windows subsystem

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Kia ora, Every time I try to play a cd rom this message appears
'16 bit windows subsystem
C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/AUTOEXEC.NT
The system files is not suitable for running MSDOS & Microsoft windows
applications..'

I am unable to burn to cd either.

When I turn the computer on, the 1st message I get is
'Error loading C:Program files/Wildtangent/Apps/CDA/cdaEngine0400.dll'
Was wondering if system restore would fix all these problems? I don't want
to lose my music. Cheers.
 
maoriCPUamateur said:
Kia ora, Every time I try to play a cd rom this message appears
'16 bit windows subsystem
C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/AUTOEXEC.NT
The system files is not suitable for running MSDOS & Microsoft windows
applications..'

I am unable to burn to cd either.

When I turn the computer on, the 1st message I get is
'Error loading C:Program files/Wildtangent/Apps/CDA/cdaEngine0400.dll'
Click to expand...

Wild Tangent was a nasty parasite that has been removed leaving traces
of what was trying to run it. Consult a forum on such things: Parasites
- Adware, Spyware & Other Scumware:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=28
and maybe other forums on that site

As to the first point, copy the backup of autoexec.nt from
Windows\repair into windows\system32

On the CD: Are you trying to burn with the inbuilt burning, or some
third party package? And what happens when you try?
 
Hi
When I try to run any older programs my systen gives the same message. It
used to be ok. Not an expert but I figure for some reason the system hs lost
the facility for 16 bit functions. Any answeres to how to get that back ?
Phil
 
Start/run cmd, then run:

copy /y C:\Windows\repair\autoexec.nt C:\Windows\system32

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Phil said:
Hi
When I try to run any older programs my systen gives the same message. It
used to be ok. Not an expert but I figure for some reason the system hs lost
the facility for 16 bit functions. Any answeres to how to get that back ?
Phil
Click to expand...

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit
Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=324767

Also can be caused by a Trojan installing a file windupdater.exe and
creating registry entries for that file.
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

AVAST (free antivirus software) can be the cause if SP2 is installed:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt by copying a backup
copy held in windows\repair to windows\system32.
 
From: "Phil" <[email protected]>

| Hi
| When I try to run any older programs my systen gives the same message. It
| used to be ok. Not an expert but I figure for some reason the system hs lost
| the facility for 16 bit functions. Any answeres to how to get that back ?
| Phil
| --
| tech midget

AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
copy; c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt
to
c:\windows\system32

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

{ assuming the WinXP 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 { if you use FireFox }
Tools --> Options --> Privacy --> Cache --> Clear

1) Download the TrendMicro Sysclean Front End

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) Execute; SYSCLEAN_FE.EXE
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close


Execute; c:\sysclean\SYSCLEAN_FE.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'SYSCLEAN_FE Link' in c:\sysclean }
when you get to the menu dhoose [1] so you can boot into Safe Mode.

3) Disable System Restore
http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm

4) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode and shutdown as many applications as possible.

5) Execute; c:\sysclean\SYSCLEAN_FE.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'SYSCLEAN_FE Link' in c:\sysclean }
Choose [2] on the menu and let SYCLEAN.COM scan your computer.

6) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform
Execute; c:\sysclean\SYSCLEAN_FE.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'SYSCLEAN_FE Link' in c:\sysclean }
Choose [2] on the menu and let SYCLEAN.COM scan your computer.

7) Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any System Restore preferences,
(e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),

8) Reboot your PC.

9) Create a new Restore point

* * * Please report back your results * * *
 
hi rick,
quite sure your not a nutcase You solved the problem exactly.

many many thanks for the solution. How didi you know ?

br
Phil
 
From: "Phil" <[email protected]>

| hi rick,
| quite sure your not a nutcase You solved the problem exactly.
|
| many many thanks for the solution. How didi you know ?
|
| br
| Phil


You are like the 209th person to ask that question. ;-)
 
Hi Phil,

You're quite welcome. That is a very common problem.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
<LOL> You are jestfully witty, don't think I can top that one. But will be
thinking along the general lines of surely being synonymous, in the
meantime. :o)

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

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

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