Re: 16 bit Windows Subsystem Message

From: David H. Lipman (DLipman~nospam~_at_Verizon.Net)
Date: 01/28/05


Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:49:31 -0500

Anytime !

Did you scan the computer for malware ?

-- 
Dave
"Brandon" <Brandon@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F9E52A31-E70E-4915-B18D-D841548F91C4@microsoft.com...
| Thank You for fixing my problem.
|
| "David H. Lipman" wrote:
|
| > 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;  lpt377.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
| > http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
| >
| >
| >
| >
| > "Brandon" <Brandon@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:529F6F8A-94FD-4BCE-A98D-1F042580B04D@microsoft.com...
| > | When I attempt to install programs on my computer I recieve the following
| > | message:
| > | "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."
| > | If I click on the other option, ignore, it still does not do anything.  Is
| > | there a way to fix this?  How?  Just so you know, I am running Windows XP Pro
| > | with SP2 and all of the latest updates.
| > | Thank You,
| > | Brandon
| >
| >
| >


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