"AUTOEXEC.NT" & installation problems on my Windows XP laptop

[Guest]

I have now tried to install three bits of software / hardware on my laptop (a
scanner, a printer, and some ftp software I downloaded) and on each occasion
I have begun the install process (clicking 'setup', running the install CD,
etc.) I get the following pop-up dialog box:

'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.'

I'm then given two boxes to click on; 'close' and 'ignore'. Clicking on
either just closes the dialog box.

Can anyone provide help so that I can install my stuff?

Many thanks,

Paul

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Paul,

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

If the problem remains, read below:

An application is deleting the autoexec.NT file at every startup. I'd do a
full system scan using the free Trend Micro Sysclean package. Instructions
available here:

Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedure:
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

From:
http://groups.google.co.in/[email protected]

<quote>
A Downloader Trojan (TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a)placed a program
called Winad Client on my machine. This is the program that has been
removing autoexec.nt and messing with config.nt & command.com.
</quote>

 

[Guest]

Paul,
I am having same trouble loading Ramseh and if so did it work for you.

Regards Geoff

 

[Guest]

hiya, i'm having the same problem with installing a printer and a few other
bits of software too, so if u find a solution before monday 4th of april can
u please email me with the answer? ([email protected])
an extra note is that i am running on windows xp home

thanx for readin, shadow152

 

[msnews.microsoft.com]

Learn how to do a 'Google search' (in this case for autoexec.nt) for
answers to your computer question. Then we don't have to do it for you.
Here is your probable solution:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

 

[Guest]

for ur information i know how to do a google search even though they are one
of the worst search engines and i already had that link you posted and noen
if the things it tells u to do work so i would appreciate not being spoken to
like an idiot!