Error Message [16 bit Windows Subsystem]

[Guest]

After I turn the computer on, wait for the Windows XP logo screen, then click
on my user Screen Name, all my programs load up fine. There's just an
annoying window that that pops up and says "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXECT.NT.
The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows
Applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application." I have a choice
of two buttons 'Close' and 'Ignore'. I allways choose 'Close'. The computer
and programs work fine. It's just that annoying little message, that pops up
every time I turn it on, that I want to make disappear.

 

[Taurarian]

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.

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

Replace the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by copying a backup copy
located in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
(NB: %windir% is typically C:\Windows)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314106
Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows



16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem error while installing or running a DOS application:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm

note:-
Also can be caused by a Trojan installing a file windupdater.exe and
creating registry entries for that file.
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

AVAST (free antivirus software) can be the cause if SP2 is installed:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314495
How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP

 

[Guest]

The first option worked. Thanks a lot. I appreciated it.

 

[Taurarian]

You're welcome.
Kaylene

The first option worked. Thanks a lot. I appreciated it.