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Windows 16 bit Subsystem Error....Please Help

by niranjan May 28, 2005 5:35PM PDT

I have Windows XP, SP2 with all the patches updated to date. My system is a P-IV with 512 MB RAM and is an assembled one.
Whenever I start my system, and intermittently thereafter I get a message through a window titled ''16 bit Windows Subsystem''. The message reads : '' D:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/AUTOEXEC.NT.The system file is not suitable for running under MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application''. This Message Window stays on top,& I am forced to click "Close"
This started happeneing after I de-installed a program called Spyware Doctor. Even System Restore has not been able to correct the situation.
Please help me get rid of this nuisance.

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See this link
by AussiePete May 28, 2005 6:03PM PDT
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(NT) (NT) Thanks, recieved your email , glad problem is fixed
by AussiePete May 30, 2005 8:43AM PDT
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Try the fix offered here:
by Michael Geist May 28, 2005 9:08PM PDT
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Thank you Michael...
by niranjan May 31, 2005 2:45AM PDT

Dear Sir,

Your solution was a real easy one for a novice like me. I am astounded by your knowledge, and humbled by your zeal to help. Thank you, and God Bless you.

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Here's yet another fix and
by Tufenuf May 28, 2005 9:36PM PDT
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Thank you, Tufentuf
by niranjan May 31, 2005 2:49AM PDT

Thank you for your approach and attitude. I am delighted to share that my problem is now solved. Thanks for your contribution.

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