16 bit windows subsystem

[Guest]

I am trying to install my daughters game that says it is for xp, but i keep
getting the error message c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt the system file is
not suitable for microsoft windows.
Please help

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please see if the following article helps:

"Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based
Program"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767

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[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

I am trying to install my daughters game that says it is for xp,
but i keep getting the error message c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
the system file is not suitable for microsoft windows.
Please help

Hi

Your autoexec.nt problem is most likely caused by a worm or by
AVAST (antivirus software).

To solve the problem:

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit
Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by
copying a backup copy held in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
(%windir% is typically C:\Windows) instead of using the procedure in
the KB article above.


Could be caused a trojan or something similar, e.g.
TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a, more about this here:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

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

 

[Plato]

I am trying to install my daughters game that says it is for xp, but i keep
getting the error message c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt the system file is
not suitable for microsoft windows.

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#12

 

[Kelly]

Kade tried to pull him up for the stats sheet via the internet and he didn't
show. As for 'our' private pre-noted/said war, will opt for a Christmas
Card, either way! )

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

 

[Plato]

Kade tried to pull him up for the stats sheet via the internet and he didn't
show. As for 'our' private pre-noted/said war, will opt for a Christmas
Card, either way! )

Whatever, Thats the id he told me. He's going through that flakey teen
period I'm just running with it and keeping the ship from sinking.

 

[Kelly]

That was via the internet - bit different. He will be sending the invite.
)

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Kelly (MS-MVP)

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

 

[Robert Ceuppens]

I was getting the same things on a couple of programs I was trying to run.
When I looked in the system32 folder there wass NO autoexec.nt! I put it
back from the repair folder...now its all working ok. My question is where
did it go? Would a trojan or virus remove it completely?

Cheers
Rob.

 

[Malke]

I was getting the same things on a couple of programs I was trying to
run.
When I looked in the system32 folder there wass NO autoexec.nt! I put
it
back from the repair folder...now its all working ok. My question is
where
did it go? Would a trojan or virus remove it completely?

Yes. A trojan can cause this problem, so make sure you have a
full-featured current version (not earlier than 2003) antivirus
installed. Make sure your subscription for virus definitions is also
current and the definitions are updated. Do a scan in Safe Mode.

It has also been reported that Avast Antivirus can cause this problem.

Malke

 

[Dan]

Another strike against Avast Antivirus! I cross-posted to 98 general
newsgroup because users have posted how great Avast antivirus is and I found
it to be a poor antivirus program. Better to stick with AVG.