Autoexec.nt

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Windows XP Pro SP2 on my laptop keeps deletying autoexec.nt (I guess it is
deleting it). Everytime I restart my comp, then try to run a 16-bit program
(I'm a fan of Chips and Taipei), I get an error about the file. I used to
expand the file from my XP CD but now I've got a copy in my MyDocs folder
that I just copy to the system32 folder. I'm thinking maybe SpyWare, etc. got
in there and removes/corrupts it everytime - I run Adaware constantly and I'm
running McAfee VirusScan plus Spybot S&S. I just recently reran Spybot, and
it found some new stuff, so that may take care of the problem.

What do you think on this file disappearing/not working? Spyware, or
something wrong with my OS?

 

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"Yblitzka" wrote:

> Windows XP Pro SP2 on my laptop keeps deletying autoexec.nt (I guess it is
> deleting it). Everytime I restart my comp, then try to run a 16-bit program
> (I'm a fan of Chips and Taipei), I get an error about the file. I used to
> expand the file from my XP CD but now I've got a copy in my MyDocs folder
> that I just copy to the system32 folder. I'm thinking maybe SpyWare, etc. got
> in there and removes/corrupts it everytime - I run Adaware constantly and I'm
> running McAfee VirusScan plus Spybot S&S. I just recently reran Spybot, and
> it found some new stuff, so that may take care of the problem.
>
> What do you think on this file disappearing/not working? Spyware, or
> something wrong with my OS?

 

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Seems to be an epidemic lately....

This can be caused by a trojan.

Get rid of the trojan.

Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

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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In news:C4FAC815-256A-4E2E-A492-9250AC5B89F9@microsoft.com,
Yblitzka <Yblitzka@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> Windows XP Pro SP2 on my laptop keeps deletying autoexec.nt (I guess it is
> deleting it). Everytime I restart my comp, then try to run a 16-bit
> program (I'm a fan of Chips and Taipei), I get an error about the file. I
> used to expand the file from my XP CD but now I've got a copy in my
> MyDocs folder that I just copy to the system32 folder. I'm thinking maybe
> SpyWare, etc. got in there and removes/corrupts it everytime - I run
> Adaware constantly and I'm running McAfee VirusScan plus Spybot S&S. I
> just recently reran Spybot, and it found some new stuff, so that may take
> care of the problem.
>
> What do you think on this file disappearing/not working? Spyware, or
> something wrong with my OS?