How do I get a new AUTOEXEC.NT file???

[Guest]

I am having trouble with running DOS programs. I recently got bombarded with
adware and a few viruses, but managed to remove them. Ever since, I have had
this problem. I searched for it on the microsoft site, but it said you needed
a windows cd. My copy of windows is compleatly legal, but I don't have access
to the cd. Is it possible to get a new autoexec.nt file from somebody?? Or,
what is wrong with it? I get the following message:

C:\DOCUME~1\(my username)\Desktop\the dos file here
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not sutiable for running
MS-DOS and Microsoft windows applications. Choose 'close' to terminate the
application.

What do I need to do to fix this?

PS: Normal programs run fine, just DOS.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please see if the following article helps:

"Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based
Program"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

If you haven't got access to the XP CD, see if there is a copy of
AUTOEXEC.NT in the %systemroot%\repair folder. If so, copy it to the
%systemroot%\system32 folder.

 

[Opa]

Once you fixed the dotNT files, you may want to set set them Read-Only, so
the next time you start up your DOS application, it does not ruin the files
again.

 

[daescgh]

you have neglected to mention what specific operating system you are
laboring under...its important

 

[Guest]

thanks everyone. I have now fixed the problem (I found a website with an exe
that fixes it as their software needed this to work to run). thanks again

carey