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Summary: There are a couple things to check when a 16 bit MS DOS Subsystem error pops up on your machine.
While there are a couple of clues in that error message, the results are inconclusive. • The 16 bit subsystem is what allows some older MS-DOS software to run in today's Windows NT and XP. It sets up a simulated MS-DOS environment, and many old applications can run fairly well. (This not to be confused with the Command Shell, which is a true 32 bit Windows application.) But in this case it looks like some old 16 bit MS-DOS application is attempting to start when you log in. In fact, it's possible that the 16 bit debugging program debug.exe is being started. If you had just installed some new software, I might suspect that as the cause. Especially if it was a new install of some old software package. However my assumption is that this isn't the case. So I would do three things:
I actually suspect spyware, but I've not seen one that starts a 16bit program before. In any case, since it's trying to start when you start up Windows, the last approach should allow you to disable it if the spyware and virus scan don't stop it. Related: • Recent Comments
I'd try running the system file checker: http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it.html Posted by: Leo at June 21, 2005 08:49 PMThis is what appears when i open Jazz Jackrabbit. The patch worked for me. I had this problem also. Upon stumbling to this site using google and reading then downloading the patch. My problem with that 16 bit subsystem disappeared. Thanks. :D its been a pain in the A$$ after sooo long. I didnt wanna re-install coz i had lotsa stuff installed. I hope you can help me. Everytime I try to download a game from the internet or i put a very old computer game in it works but when i try to open the file the 16 bit MS-DOS thing comes up and then it says to close or ignor file. Either one does the same thing. Now i can never play all of these games. And i payed money for some of these really old games. I know that you allready solve this problem but I need you to tell me how to solve it.When I open the game simmilar to one of the questions, I have an error.My windows are xp proffesional. Lawrence make sure the PIF file refers to a valid location. Posted by: Cameron at May 22, 2006 12:25 PMCopy the AUTOEXEC.NT file from \WINDOWS\REPAIR to \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 C:\Sos\Saku_D\SAKU-CD.PIF -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Depends on what you were doing or when that message comes up. Leo iD8DBQFGADxuCMEe9B/8oqERAtrUAJsFT/DVgTNfy4DZ3+4CDgYsuVf7pgCfevbX 16 bit MS-DOS Subsystem Post a comment on "What's a 16bit MS DOS Subsystem?":
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