16 bit window subsystem

Same problem, any hints? Other than go away?

Hi RGD2,

Not really sure what you mean by "same problem", but have a look at the
information here:
MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program Error Message
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"RGD2" <> wrote in message
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> Same problem, any hints? Other than go away?

You really did a POOR job in describing your problem so I'll guess that AUTOEXEC.NET
generated a "16bit window..." type error.

AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
copy; c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt
to
c:\windows\system32


AUTOEXEC.NT FIX Method 2:
Go to; Start --> Run
enter; cmd.exe

{ assuming the WinXP CDROM disk is in drive "D:" }
In the Command Prompt enter...
expand D:\i386\autoexec.nt_ %windir%\system32\autoexec.nt


Since there are many forms of malware that can cause a problem with AUTOEXEC.NT, please
perform the following...


1) Download the following three items...

Trend Sysclean Package
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp

Latest Trend Pattern File.
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp

Adaware SE (free personal version v1.05)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Create a directory.
On drive "C:\"
(e.g., "c:\New Folder")
or the desktop
(e.g., "C:\Documents and Settings\lipman\Desktop\New Folder")

Download Sysclean.com and place it in that directory.
Download the Trend Pattern File by obtaining the ZIP file.
For example; lpt325.zip

Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
sysclean.com.

2) Update Adaware with the latest definitions.
3) Disable System Restore
http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDoc...SysRestore.htm
4) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode
5) Using both the Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware, perform a Full Scan of your
platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
(a few cycles may be needed)
6) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using both the
Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware
7) Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any System Restore preferences,
(e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),
8) Reboot your PC.
9) Create a new Restore point



* * * Please report your results ! * * *


Dave




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Dave




"RGD2" <> wrote in message
news:268D7E82-690D-424F-8BB9-...
| Same problem, any hints? Other than go away?

This may Work, It worked for my System
Look on your system for Program "Windows Serve Ad" and if you find it delete
by using the Control Panel Add / Remove Program. Also try "Winad" or
Windupdater"

"RGD2" wrote:

> Same problem, any hints? Other than go away?

Lipman Thank You very much I had the problem with autoexec & method ! worked
like a charm.

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> You really did a POOR job in describing your problem so I'll guess that AUTOEXEC.NET
> generated a "16bit window..." type error.
>
> AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
> copy; c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt
> to
> c:\windows\system32
>
>
> AUTOEXEC.NT FIX Method 2:
> Go to; Start --> Run
> enter; cmd.exe
>
> { assuming the WinXP CDROM disk is in drive "D:" }
> In the Command Prompt enter...
> expand D:\i386\autoexec.nt_ %windir%\system32\autoexec.nt
>
>
> Since there are many forms of malware that can cause a problem with AUTOEXEC.NT, please
> perform the following...
>
>
> 1) Download the following three items...
>
> Trend Sysclean Package
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp
>
> Latest Trend Pattern File.
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
>
> Adaware SE (free personal version v1.05)
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Create a directory.
> On drive "C:\"
> (e.g., "c:\New Folder")
> or the desktop
> (e.g., "C:\Documents and Settings\lipman\Desktop\New Folder")
>
> Download Sysclean.com and place it in that directory.
> Download the Trend Pattern File by obtaining the ZIP file.
> For example; lpt325.zip
>
> Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
> sysclean.com.
>
> 2) Update Adaware with the latest definitions.
> 3) Disable System Restore
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDoc...SysRestore.htm
> 4) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode
> 5) Using both the Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware, perform a Full Scan of your
> platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
> (a few cycles may be needed)
> 6) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using both the
> Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware
> 7) Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any System Restore preferences,
> (e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),
> 8) Reboot your PC.
> 9) Create a new Restore point
>
>
>
> * * * Please report your results ! * * *
>
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> --
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> "RGD2" <> wrote in message
> news:268D7E82-690D-424F-8BB9-...
> | Same problem, any hints? Other than go away?
>
>
>

From: "M1" <>

| Lipman Thank You very much I had the problem with autoexec & method ! worked
| like a charm.

Great. Did you scan the system to find what caused the problem ?

BTW: It's Dave.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Hi David,
Not sure if this is the same error, but this is what I get trying to use a
sketch program It ahs been working fine for about a year then .....

16bit windows subsystem ERROR

C:\windows\system32\autoexec.NT.
The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS & Microsoft Windows
applications.
I want to try your AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
However I have no clue where to get the info that you mention
copy; c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt
to
c:\windows\system32

what, were and how PLEASE....
I purchased this E-Machine from Best-Buy and I didnt get a XP program
disk..just the E-machine's recovery disks..
Thanks in advance for you time and patience
Arlene
"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> You really did a POOR job in describing your problem so I'll guess that AUTOEXEC.NET
> generated a "16bit window..." type error.
>
> AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
> copy; c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt
> to
> c:\windows\system32
>
>
> AUTOEXEC.NT FIX Method 2:
> Go to; Start --> Run
> enter; cmd.exe
>
> { assuming the WinXP CDROM disk is in drive "D:" }
> In the Command Prompt enter...
> expand D:\i386\autoexec.nt_ %windir%\system32\autoexec.nt
>
>
> Since there are many forms of malware that can cause a problem with AUTOEXEC.NT, please
> perform the following...
>
>
> 1) Download the following three items...
>
> Trend Sysclean Package
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp
>
> Latest Trend Pattern File.
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
>
> Adaware SE (free personal version v1.05)
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Create a directory.
> On drive "C:\"
> (e.g., "c:\New Folder")
> or the desktop
> (e.g., "C:\Documents and Settings\lipman\Desktop\New Folder")
>
> Download Sysclean.com and place it in that directory.
> Download the Trend Pattern File by obtaining the ZIP file.
> For example; lpt325.zip
>
> Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
> sysclean.com.
>
> 2) Update Adaware with the latest definitions.
> 3) Disable System Restore
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDoc...SysRestore.htm
> 4) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode
> 5) Using both the Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware, perform a Full Scan of your
> platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
> (a few cycles may be needed)
> 6) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using both the
> Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware
> 7) Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any System Restore preferences,
> (e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),
> 8) Reboot your PC.
> 9) Create a new Restore point
>
>
>
> * * * Please report your results ! * * *
>
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> --
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> "RGD2" <> wrote in message
> news:268D7E82-690D-424F-8BB9-...
> | Same problem, any hints? Other than go away?
>
>
>

NeedHelpforARLENE wrote:

> Hi David,
> Not sure if this is the same error, but this is what I get trying to use a
> sketch program It ahs been working fine for about a year then .....
>
> 16bit windows subsystem ERROR
>
> C:\windows\system32\autoexec.NT.
> The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS & Microsoft Windows
> applications.
> I want to try your AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
> However I have no clue where to get the info that you mention
> copy; c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt
> to
> c:\windows\system32
>
> what, were and how PLEASE....
Hi,

If you want to copy the file from the repair folder, you can use
this procedure:

Open a command prompt, using e.g. Start/Run --> cmd.exe

In the command prompt, type in the following two commands exactly as
you see them in this post (you need to press enter for each command
to execute them):

cd /d %windir%
copy repair\autoexec.nt system32\*.*


Here is a "screen dump" from how it looks when I do it on my computer:

------------------------------------------
C:\>cd /d %windir%

C:\WINDOWS>copy repair\autoexec.nt system32\*.*
1 file(s) copied.
------------------------------------------



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