c:\window\system32\autoexec.nt.

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hi, is anyone who can help i keep getting this message up
c:\window\system32\autoexec.nt. everytime i try to install a program.i had it
once before but this time i cant seem to get rid of it , ive do everything i
can think off but it stays the same. all files are in system32. aslo tried
all web sites and done everything they say. please can someone help.all
programs worked before i installed sp2 for winxp home.
thanks
starla
 
starla said:
hi, is anyone who can help i keep getting this message up
c:\window\system32\autoexec.nt. everytime i try to install a program.i had it
once before but this time i cant seem to get rid of it , ive do everything i
can think off but it stays the same. all files are in system32. aslo tried
all web sites and done everything they say. please can someone help.all
programs worked before i installed sp2 for winxp home.
thanks
starla
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starla said:
hi, is anyone who can help i keep getting this message up
c:\window\system32\autoexec.nt. everytime i try to install a program.i had it
once before but this time i cant seem to get rid of it , ive do everything i
can think off but it stays the same. all files are in system32. aslo tried
all web sites and done everything they say. please can someone help.all
programs worked before i installed sp2 for winxp home.
thanks
starla
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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
 
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