C:\WINDOWS\System32\Autoexec.nt error

[jhp035]

Thanks keith the patch That's how to fix the problem

[Trevor]

[wilsonj6363]

Installed the Packard Bell patch and worked like a charm. Many thanks
Hoot

[xperiment229]

This is usually related to spyware so after correcting it you should run a utility to remove spyware

Adaware
www.lavasoft.com

Windows Antispyware
www.microsoft.com

[tjg55]

Thanks for all these answers. The fixs work, but does anyone else have the same problem after they reboot?

[Guest]

Hahahahaha i can't belive it!!! The patch fixed it!
Thanks so much guys for that! i was about to ring up the computer guy to come and fix it!
can't belive that tiny patch worked!

[saggers]

Except the only downside is that you have to run it each time your computer restarts, because the patch works in the background and closes down when your computer does. So each time you install something you gotta run this patch first.

p.s. Is there anyway of making this patch automatically open when windows starts?

[Poco]

Thank you so much for that patch. Of all the problems I have ever had (sometimes i wonder if i should ever run a pc lol) and all the forums i have been to this is by far the easiest and fastest solution.
Thanks !! Now I can run my super lame 'back in the day' sierra games ( nothing can top Leisure Suit Larry 1-3 LOL !!)

Thank a million

[sirjames57]

The patch really worked, I was very surprised. Thanks a MILLION.

[Koray Musluer]

AUTOEXEC.NT Error after Installation of Windows XP SP2
Problem

After installation of Service Pack 2, Windows XP may display an error message relating to "AUTOEXEC.NT" when trying to run certain 16-bit applications.

Discussion

The InstallShield software used for the installation of JInitiator makes use of 16-bit Windows technology which requires a valid AUTOEXEC.NT file to be present in the system. This file, which is part of the Windows 16-bit subsystem as it ships with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, normally resides in the "System32" subdirectory of the Windows installation directory.

Installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 on an otherwise "healthy" Windows XP system may delete the AUTOEXEC.NT file. As a result, when trying to run certain applications which make use of 16-bit technology an error message like the following may be displayed:

"16 bit Windows Subsystem - 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."

The error message can be misleading, because it is displayed even if the AUTOEXEC.NT file is actually missing.

To verify whether you have the file, type "%windir%/system32/" in the address bar of an Explorer window. If there is no AUTOEXEC.NT file proceed as follows:

1. Browse to "%windir%/repair/" (usually "C:\WINDOWS\repair")

2. Right-Click and Copy the AUTOEXEC.NT file

3. Browse to "%windir%/system32/" (usually "C:\WINDOWS\System32")

4. Right-Click inside the window and Paste the file

The error condition described here may also be the result of corruption of the AUTOEXEC.NT file, in which case the above procedure may be helpful to restore a valid file.

[fipile]

I was really about this...
But I found it in win repair folder...
just copied it 2 win/system 32...
and now
it working!

TNX

[pistonstella]

[im not registered]

well tried the patch didnt know what to do, geoneo's solution actually worked best for me

[Natu]

Qué grossos que son loco! Gracias en serio...

[zmax]

Thanks a lot KORAY MUSLUER. Big problem but Im so so lucky. thank you again....