Jack1e said:
When I start up my pc, I now get an error that says
16 bit MS-DOS Subsystem
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\updmgr\updmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for
running MS-DOS and microsoft windows applications. Chosse close to terminate
the application.
What does this mean? And how can I fix it??
Some one please help. I believe this is what is causing my system to just
shut down without reason
16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem
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.
Although you may be prompted to quit the program or ignore the error
message, either selection makes the program quit.
This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are missing or
damaged:
.. Config.nt
.. Autoexec.nt
.. Command.com
The Fix
To resolve this issue:
1. Insert the CD into the CD drive or DVD drive.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after
each command:
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\config.nt_ c:\windows\system32\config.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\autoexec.nt_
c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
expand CD-ROM Drive Letter:\i386\command.co_ c:\windows\system32\command.com
exit
5. Start or install the program. If the issue is resolved, do not complete
the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, go to the next step.
6. Note: The Command.com file is not edited or created in this in the
following process. Because of this, you may have to expand it from your
Windows XP CD-ROM.
Start Notepad.
7. In Notepad, type the following entries:
dos=high, umb
device=%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\himem.sys
files=40
8. On the File menu, click Save As.
9. In the File Name box, type Config.nt, and then click Save. Close the
Config.nt file.
10. On the File menu, click New.
11. In the new blank document, type the following entries:
@echo off
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\mscdexnt.exe
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\redir
lh %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\dosx
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 P330 T3
12. On the File menu, click Save As.
13. In the File Name box, type Autoexec.nt, and then click Save. Close the
Autoexec.nt file.
14. Start Windows Explorer. Locate the Config.nt file, right-click the
Config.nt file, and then click Copy.
16. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click Paste.
17. Locate the Autoexec.nt file, right-click the Autoexec.nt file, and then
click Copy.
18. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click Paste.
19. Locate the Command.com file, right-click the expanded Command.com file,
and then click Copy.
19. Right-click the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder, and then click Paste.
Restart your computer.
For additional information about MS-DOS-based programs in Windows, click the
following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=305521 An error message occurs when you
run an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows program
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314106 Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based
programs in Windows XP
The applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
