16 bit program and Windows XP SP2

[Kingy]

I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
about the autoxec.nt file being in error.

[Andre Da Costa]

Right click the programs executable > Properties > Compatibility (tab) >
under "Compatibility mode" check "Run this program in compatibility mode
for" select a 9x OS such as Windows 95 or 98.

Andre


"Kingy" > wrote in message
...
>I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
> SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
> about the autoxec.nt file being in error.

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please see if the following article helps:

"Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based
Program"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767

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"Kingy" > wrote in message
...
>I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
> SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
> about the autoxec.nt file being in error.

[Gordie]

I had the same problem. I searched for autoexec.nt & found a copy in a
folder called "Repair". Drag & drop a copy into C:\windows\System32 & voila
it worked.
Hope this helps.
Fred
"Kingy" > wrote in message
...
>I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
> SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
> about the autoxec.nt file being in error.

Thanks Fred,

I saw the repair file but I was scared to use it because
of its name. I thought that maybe it was a virus fie. But
now I know you have tried it I will do it this evening
when I get home.

Thanks again

Rob
>-----Original Message-----
>I had the same problem. I searched for autoexec.nt &
found a copy in a
>folder called "Repair". Drag & drop a copy into
C:\windows\System32 & voila
>it worked.
>Hope this helps.
>Fred
>"Kingy" > wrote in
message
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>>I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
>> SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
>> about the autoxec.nt file being in error.
>
>
>.
>

Thanks Andre

I will try that this evening along with a couple of the
other suggestions. I am sure one will help.

Rob
>-----Original Message-----
>Right click the programs executable > Properties >
Compatibility (tab) >
>under "Compatibility mode" check "Run this program in
compatibility mode
>for" select a 9x OS such as Windows 95 or 98.
>
>Andre
>
>
>"Kingy" > wrote in
message
...
>>I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
>> SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
>> about the autoxec.nt file being in error.
>
>
>.
>

Thanks Denny

I will try that this evening along with a couple of the
other suggestions. I am sure one will help.

Rob
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi
>
>Please see if the following article helps:
>
>"Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-
Bit Windows Based
>Program"
>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767
>
>--
>
>Will Denny
>MVP - Windows Shell/User
>Please reply to the News Groups
>
>
>"Kingy" > wrote in
message
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>>I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
>> SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
>> about the autoxec.nt file being in error.
>
>
>.
>

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

Kingy wrote:

> I have an old version of Quickbooks and since installing
> SP2 for Windows XP it will not run since it complains
> about the autoxec.nt file being in error.
Hi

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

You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by
copying a backup copy held in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
(%windir% is typically C:\Windows) instead of using the procedure in
the KB article above.


Could be caused a trojan or something similar, e.g.
TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a, more about this here:
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=5f6f139.0409140618.749324fe%40posting. google.com

Also, AVAST (antivirus software) can be the cause if you
have WinXP SP2 installed:
http://groups.google.com/groups?threadm=8PCdnSzBqtmadsPcRVn-gQ%40comcast.com


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