autoexec.nt

[inquirer]

When I go to run a dos program, I get a message telling me that
c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt is not suitable for MS DOS or MS Windows. In
fact there is now autoexec.nt in that directory (but there is one in in
c:\windows\repair).

I have just installed a firmware update for a Pioneer DVD writer and I
suspect that the installation program deleted my autoexec.nt file.

I have not (knowingly) previously touched the autoexec.nt file so I don't
know its original contents. (I am running xp home sp1 on a Dell PC).
The only commands in the file in the repair directory are
@echo off

lh %SystemRoot%\system32\mscdexnt.exe

lh %SystemRoot%\system32\redir

lh %SystemRoot%\system32\dosx

SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3

(all the other lines are remarks)



Could someone please tell me if I can just copy the file from repair into
system32 or do I have to create a new autoexec.nt. If so what must it have
in it?

Thanks a lot

Chris

 

[Kelly]

Hi Chris,

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


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In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

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

 

[Guest]

Hope the following helps!
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

 

[inquirer]

Thanks a lot for your quick replies
Chris

Hope the following helps!
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

 

[inquirer]

Many thanks for your speedy replies and help
Chris