Re: Windows Subsystem

Tech-Archive recommends: Fix windows errors by optimizing your registry

From: Kev (Kev_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/09/04 

Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 10:39:01 -0700

I've tried the fix and it works while logged on. When computer restarts I
have to do the fix again.
I've read somewhere that it is a bug called windupdate, and to delete this
from the regestry. Have looked using regedit but can't find anything.
Can you help?

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> You can have a look at this one...
>
> Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based
> program
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324767
>
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:B0183BF8-009E-4B52-8BC7-E0654769A337@microsoft.com,
> Kev <Kev@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > Hi Wes
> > Tried the link and run the fix. Still get the screen when I log on.
> > Don't know what to do now!!!!!!!!
> >
> > "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> >
> >> Yep, you have something you don't want.
> >>
> >> Have a look here...
> >>
> >> MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program Error Message
> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit
> >>
> >> --
> >> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> >> Wes
> >>
> >> In news:A4F3D4F7-B9B6-4395-9990-E1F41760C27E@microsoft.com,
> >> Kev <Kev@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> >>> Thanx for the reply.
> >>> But as far as I know I am not trying to run a DOS based programme,
> >>> it comes up on its own.
> >>> Do you think I could be infected with a virus that is trying to run
> >>> the programme?
> >>> If it carries on I might do a system restore to see if it goes or
> >>> any other help will be gratefull.
> >>>
> >>> "Will Denny" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> 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
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "Kev" <Kev@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>> news:5DB12C28-2CCF-4D62-9BC4-BE207AF8D89D@microsoft.com...
> >>>>> When I log onto my desktop I get a box that appears titled 16 bit
> >>>>> Windows subsystem.
> >>>>> It then reads "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is
> >>>>> not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows
> >>>>> applications. Chose close
> >>>>> to terminate the application."
> >>>>> I don't know what this is and what it trying to do.
> >>>>> Does anyone know how to stop it from appearing or am I missing a
> >>>>> system file.
> >>>>> Thanx
>

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