Strange error message

[Guest]

When i got to open certain apps. (not sure if there's a pattern) i get an
error message as follows:

TITLE:16 bit Windows Subsystem
MESSAGE: 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.
OPTIONS: 'Close' or 'ignore'

ne1 know whats going on? thanx in advance

nb choosing ignore also closes app.

 

[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

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Seems to be an epidemic lately....

MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program Error Message
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based
program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

Remove Win???.com using Add or Remove Programs from the Control Panel.

Update your anti virus software and run a full system scan.

 

[Llamanos]

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

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Will Denny
MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
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Thanks, that's an excellent article.

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[Guest]

Thanx ev1 that all worked. this been happening alot lately??