Not to rehash the 16 bit Subsystem error msg problem...

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I too am being plagued by this elusive problem. I've read a good number of
the messages here from a month or so ago and I've read the Knowledgebase
articles that were referenced. My problem seems not to involve AUTOEXEC.NT,
or CONFIG.NT files, but the following file:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\pcpbios.exe

I've even done a string search on "pcpbios" without a single hit. This file
appears as referenced above on my disk; it is not tucked under a "Repair"
subfolder. What is the fix for this? (I apologize if this has been
previously covered, but I cannot find this file mentioned anywhere I've
looked for it).
 
hardy said:
I too am being plagued by this elusive problem. I've read a good
number of the messages here from a month or so ago and I've read the
Knowledgebase
articles that were referenced. My problem seems not to involve
AUTOEXEC.NT, or CONFIG.NT files, but the following file:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\pcpbios.exe

I've even done a string search on "pcpbios" without a single hit.
This file appears as referenced above on my disk; it is not tucked
under a "Repair"
subfolder. What is the fix for this? (I apologize if this has been
previously covered, but I cannot find this file mentioned anywhere
I've looked for it).
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And a scan with your current antivirus (no earlier than 2003 version)
using updated definitions shows that the computer is clean?

Malke
 
hardy said:
I too am being plagued by this elusive problem. I've read a good number of
the messages here from a month or so ago and I've read the Knowledgebase
articles that were referenced. My problem seems not to involve AUTOEXEC.NT,
or CONFIG.NT files, but the following file:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\pcpbios.exe

I've even done a string search on "pcpbios" without a single hit. This file
appears as referenced above on my disk; it is not tucked under a "Repair"
subfolder. What is the fix for this?
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It is a normal system component, and is a 16 bit program, so nothing
should be complaining about it in this way if it is in good order, so it
sounds as if it has somehow got damaged. I would use MSConfig.exe and
the Expand file button to expand pcpbios.ex_ from the \i386 folder of
your CD (or the Windows\i386 folder perhaps in a pre-installed system)
putting it in C:\Windows\system32. And perhaps copy into the
C:\Windows\repair in case something sits on it again

BTW when searching for such files, you need to have Folder Options -
View set to show Hidden files, and *not* Hide Protected mode ones
 
hardy said:
I've even done a string search on "pcpbios" without a single hit. This file
appears as referenced above on my disk; it is not tucked under a "Repair"
subfolder.
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Oops - checking it appears to be associated with ATI Video drivers, so
you will not find it on the CD - reinstall the drivers
 
Malke said:
And a scan with your current antivirus (no earlier than 2003 version)
using updated definitions shows that the computer is clean?

Malke
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Malke, thanks for responding to my plea for help. To answer your question,
“Yesâ€, I believe my machine is totally clean, although in recent weeks I did
have the misfortune of accumulating a couple of Trojans and some other
Spyware. I have repeatedly conducted thorough scans of my disks with Norton
AntiVirus 2005 and most recently Norton Systemworks 2005 Premiere, both with
current definition files. I also scanned my system with a licensed and
current copy of Computer Associates eTrade EZ Antivirus. I have learned that
the various products we have as tools tend to have varying sensitivities to
the multiple bugs out there. Apparently, there is little
communication/coordination amongst the professional Bugbusters, therefore it
seems there is a lack of uniformity in how these various threats are named or
labeled. Because of this concern, I have tried to be diligent and thorough
with my scans. I have also used the online cheeckers at Symantec, Trend
Micro, and PCPitstop. In addition, I have been doing regular scans with
Ad-aware SE 1.05, SpySubtract Pro 2.60, and Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.3.1.
This list is not all inclusive; I’ve also used at least two other online
checkers. If you feel I may have overlooked something, I would be happy to
hear your commetnts. I am beginning to feel I should just format the drive
and start over again. If I do this though, there are no guarantees that I
won’t end up right where I am now! What advice do you have for me?
 
Alex Nichol said:
Oops - checking it appears to be associated with ATI Video drivers, so
you will not find it on the CD - reinstall the drivers
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Alex, thank you. Your suggestions are a bit more helpful. I'll work with
them and report back in a day or two with what I hope will be promising
results.
 
It could be a PCPitstop file as you can download it from them. But as I don't see any details or even mention of an error who knows or cares. You waste of space.
 
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