Running old and DOS software with SP2

[Guest]

Just installed SP2 and now all my older style software, which worked fine
before, refueses to boot.

I get a dialogue box with the message
"C:\Windows\System32\Autoexec.NT. The sysetem file os not suitable for
running MS-DOS and Microft Windows applications. Choose 'close' to terminate
the application. [Close] [Igonore] "

I can't find a file called autoexec.nt in that directory, could this be my
problem? how would hi replace it.

It is very frustrating as it prevents me running activehome home control and
all my lights are going heywire.

Has anyone else had the same problem?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated
Richard

 

[Jerry]

Do a search on *.NT and I'll bet you find it and CONFIG.NT too.

 

[Ron Martell]

Just installed SP2 and now all my older style software, which worked fine
before, refueses to boot.

I get a dialogue box with the message
"C:\Windows\System32\Autoexec.NT. The sysetem file os not suitable for
running MS-DOS and Microft Windows applications. Choose 'close' to terminate
the application. [Close] [Igonore] "

I can't find a file called autoexec.nt in that directory, could this be my
problem? how would hi replace it.

It is very frustrating as it prevents me running activehome home control and
all my lights are going heywire.

Has anyone else had the same problem?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated
Richard

It appears likely that your computer has been infested with some sort
of virus/trojan or advertising spyware. There are several reported
vermin that cause this type of behavior.

Make certain that your antivirus software is completely up to date
with the virus definitions not more than a week old and then do a
complete scan of your hard drive. Then get a second opinion by doing
a free online virus scan at one of the following web sites:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/

Also check for spyware by going to MVP Jim Eshelman's Spyware Quick
Fix page at http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm and following the
instructions there.

Also see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for
information on repairing the damage:

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


Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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