system 32 error?? help!!

[Guest]

When I start up my machine an error message appears
C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt ..... the system file is not suitable for
running MSDos and Microsoft Windows applications

can any one help please?? thankyou!!!!

Dawnyanne

 

[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]

Taurarian / Dawnyanne

Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much for the tip. Having just bought a brand new
machine I was pulling my hair out why I couldn't load my kids games, etc.

So from me and my 3 extremely happy lads - THANK YOU!!!

Simon M, Buckinghamshire, England

 

[Taurarian]

You're welcome.
Kaylene

Taurarian / Dawnyanne

Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much for the tip. Having just bought a brand new
machine I was pulling my hair out why I couldn't load my kids games, etc.

So from me and my 3 extremely happy lads - THANK YOU!!!

Simon M, Buckinghamshire, England

 

[Guest]

Everyone:

Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank You!!

This problem has been driving me nuts for a month!!