MS DOS Applications

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Whenever I try to run a DOS application the error message come which is as
follows;
16 BIT WINDOWS SUBSYSTEM
C:\Windows\System32\Autoexec.net
The system file is not availeble for running MS DOS and Microsoft WIndows
application. Choose CLOSE to terminate the application.

Can someone help please?
I want to run some very important MS DOS software.
 
Akif said:
Whenever I try to run a DOS application the error message come which is as
follows;
16 BIT WINDOWS SUBSYSTEM
C:\Windows\System32\Autoexec.net
The system file is not availeble for running MS DOS and Microsoft WIndows
application. Choose CLOSE to terminate the application.
Click to expand...


the file may be missing

you should have a copy of autoexec.nt in your windows\repair folder


just *copy* it to the system32 folder
 
Seems to be an epidemic lately....

This can be caused by a trojan/virus/worm.

Get rid of the trojan/virus/worm.

Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

Update whatever anti-spyware applications that you have and run a full
system scan with each one.

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

Or %systemroot%\Repair to %systemroot%\System32

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

"16 Bit MS-DOS Subsystem" Error Message When You Install a Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314452

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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