16-bit subsystem error

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I don't know which group this should be posted on. If you can tell me that,
that would also help. On start I have a file from windows 3.1 run. It's the
clock under accessories. (a 17lb file, very simple) One day I clicked on a
link from google and a bunch of things loaded and I did a restore to get rid
of it. It seemed to be mostly resolved but now I can't run the simple clock
on my computer (upon startup) I get this error msg: (
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Ready/16-bitwindowssubsystem.jpg )
How can I fix this?

Thanks, Paul
 
Hi,

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

This should help resolve this common problem. Basically, you will have to
expand new copies of command.com, autoexec.nt, and config.nt to the system32
folder from the WinXP CD or I386 folder on your hard drive. Sometimes, you
need to create new ones and overwrite the existing ones - the method is
described in the article.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Seems to be an epidemic lately....

This can be caused by a trojan.

Get rid of the trojan.

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

Copy the autoexec.nt file from C:\Windows\Repair to C:\Windows\System32.
And set Attributes for autoexec.nt to Read-only.

Read-only
[[Specifies whether this file is read-only, which means that it cannot be
changed or accidentally deleted.]]

1. Right click the file.
2. Properties.
3. Select: Read-only.
4. Click: Apply.
5. Click: OK.

16-bit MS-DOS Subsystem error while installing or running a DOS application
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm

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
 
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; lpt287.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/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.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


| I don't know which group this should be posted on. If you can tell me that,
| that would also help. On start I have a file from windows 3.1 run. It's the
| clock under accessories. (a 17lb file, very simple) One day I clicked on a
| link from google and a bunch of things loaded and I did a restore to get rid
| of it. It seemed to be mostly resolved but now I can't run the simple clock
| on my computer (upon startup) I get this error msg: (
| http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Ready/16-bitwindowssubsystem.jpg )
| How can I fix this?
|
| Thanks, Paul
 
alt.os.windows-xp
I don't know which group this should be posted on. If you can tell me that,
that would also help. On start I have a file from windows 3.1 run. It's the
clock under accessories. (a 17lb file, very simple) One day I clicked on a
link from google and a bunch of things loaded and I did a restore to get rid
of it. It seemed to be mostly resolved but now I can't run the simple clock
on my computer (upon startup) I get this error msg: (
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Ready/16-bitwindowssubsystem.jpg )
How can I fix this?
Click to expand...


More importantly, tell us more about ZUKHRA.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Ready/ZUKHRA/?
 
Funny, Selling the Jeep... trying to. Not one call in 2 weeks from sunday
paper and truck trader.

Zukhra is my wife :O) at the moment I'm trying to remember why I put a
folder on there for her.....I think to send links to RU rather than email
pictures in emails.
 
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