Can't install programs

[Ricky]

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

 

[NICK]

Thanks - I'll give it a try!

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

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

If the problem repeats again after a restart, 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>

 

[Dave]

The biggest problem that causes your particular error is the clock set
wrong, try resetting your clock correctly and all your other problems will
be cured.

 

[neil]

See if setting correct date & time helps

 

[NICK]

When attempting to install some older programs I get a message "16 Bit
Subsystem" c:\windows\System32\Autoexec.nt. The systemn file is not suitable
for running MSDOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose close to
terminate." These programs have worked with XP before, but not now. What
can I do? Thanks