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"AUTOEXEC.NT" & installation problems on my Windows XP laptop
I have now tried to install three bits of software / hardware on my laptop (a
scanner, a printer, and some ftp software I downloaded) and on each occasion I have begun the install process (clicking 'setup', running the install CD, etc.) I get the following pop-up dialog box: '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.' I'm then given two boxes to click on; 'close' and 'ignore'. Clicking on either just closes the dialog box. Can anyone provide help so that I can install my stuff? Many thanks, Paul |
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Hi Paul,
Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;324767 If the problem remains, read below: An application is deleting the autoexec.NT file at every startup. I'd do a full system scan using the free Trend Micro Sysclean package. Instructions available he Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedu http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html From: http://groups.google.co.in/groups?se...g. google.com quote A Downloader Trojan (TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a)placed a program called Winad Client on my machine. This is the program that has been removing autoexec.nt and messing with config.nt & command.com. /quote -- Ramesh, Microsoft MVP Windows XP Shell/User http://windowsxp.mvps.org "Paul" wrote in message ... I have now tried to install three bits of software / hardware on my laptop (a scanner, a printer, and some ftp software I downloaded) and on each occasion I have begun the install process (clicking 'setup', running the install CD, etc.) I get the following pop-up dialog box: '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.' I'm then given two boxes to click on; 'close' and 'ignore'. Clicking on either just closes the dialog box. Can anyone provide help so that I can install my stuff? Many thanks, Paul |
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Paul,
I am having same trouble loading Ramseh and if so did it work for you. Regards Geoff "Paul" wrote: I have now tried to install three bits of software / hardware on my laptop (a scanner, a printer, and some ftp software I downloaded) and on each occasion I have begun the install process (clicking 'setup', running the install CD, etc.) I get the following pop-up dialog box: '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.' I'm then given two boxes to click on; 'close' and 'ignore'. Clicking on either just closes the dialog box. Can anyone provide help so that I can install my stuff? Many thanks, Paul |
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hiya, i'm having the same problem with installing a printer and a few other
bits of software too, so if u find a solution before monday 4th of april can u please email me with the answer? ) an extra note is that i am running on windows xp home thanx for readin, shadow152 "Paul" wrote: I have now tried to install three bits of software / hardware on my laptop (a scanner, a printer, and some ftp software I downloaded) and on each occasion I have begun the install process (clicking 'setup', running the install CD, etc.) I get the following pop-up dialog box: '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.' I'm then given two boxes to click on; 'close' and 'ignore'. Clicking on either just closes the dialog box. Can anyone provide help so that I can install my stuff? Many thanks, Paul |
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Learn how to do a 'Google search' (in this case for autoexec.nt) for
answers to your computer question. Then we don't have to do it for you. Here is your probable solution: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;324767 Shadow152 wrote: hiya, i'm having the same problem with installing a printer and a few other bits of software too, so if u find a solution before monday 4th of april can u please email me with the answer? ) an extra note is that i am running on windows xp home thanx for readin, shadow152 "Paul" wrote: I have now tried to install three bits of software / hardware on my laptop (a scanner, a printer, and some ftp software I downloaded) and on each occasion I have begun the install process (clicking 'setup', running the install CD, etc.) I get the following pop-up dialog box: '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.' I'm then given two boxes to click on; 'close' and 'ignore'. Clicking on either just closes the dialog box. Can anyone provide help so that I can install my stuff? Many thanks, Paul |
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for ur information i know how to do a google search even though they are one
of the worst search engines and i already had that link you posted and noen if the things it tells u to do work so i would appreciate not being spoken to like an idiot! "msnews.microsoft.com" wrote: Learn how to do a 'Google search' (in this case for autoexec.nt) for answers to your computer question. Then we don't have to do it for you. Here is your probable solution: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;324767 Shadow152 wrote: hiya, i'm having the same problem with installing a printer and a few other bits of software too, so if u find a solution before monday 4th of april can u please email me with the answer? ) an extra note is that i am running on windows xp home thanx for readin, shadow152 "Paul" wrote: I have now tried to install three bits of software / hardware on my laptop (a scanner, a printer, and some ftp software I downloaded) and on each occasion I have begun the install process (clicking 'setup', running the install CD, etc.) I get the following pop-up dialog box: '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.' I'm then given two boxes to click on; 'close' and 'ignore'. Clicking on either just closes the dialog box. Can anyone provide help so that I can install my stuff? Many thanks, Paul |
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