Hi Pete, I'm one of the two that had the 16 bit problem. Thanks very much for promptly researching the problem for me and coming up with a solution so quickly. Especially appreciated since it was not specifically a Racebase problem!
After receiving your today email I had a look at the c:\windows\system32 folder and noticed that the "autoexec.nt" file was missing all together. I did as you suggested and copied the file from the c:\windows\repair folder. "Hey Presto" I went back in and downloaded Racebase and everything seem to be working perfectly!! Thanks again mate. Mike Slape ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Harrop" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [racebase] 16 bit MS-DOS subsystem error > > The problem occurs for no reason other than some sort of trojan virus > corrupts the autoexec.nt file. The people who it happens to were using > racebase no problems on XP beforehand. > I think the problems you experience with the graphics are to do with the > graphics card but I should be able to fix those screens for you with the > alternative font. > Peter. > > Ian Davies wrote: > > > > Is this problem anything to do with the option of selecting FAT or > > NTFS file systems when installing Windows XP? I don't quite > > understand why one must choose, but apparently it's something to do > > with running older 16-bit files along with newer 32-bit files. I've > > suspected that I chose the wrong one when installing Windows XP, and > > now I can't remember which one I selected, whether it's significant, > > and whether it can be reversed if I set up the wrong one! Oh for the > > relatively simple days of MS-Dos, or better still, CPM. > > > > ian > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Peter Harrop > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:34 PM > > Subject: [racebase] 16 bit MS-DOS subsystem error > > > > 2 people using Win XP have reported an error in the last 7 > > days when trying to run racebase. They have previously been > > running it with no problems, but now comes up with : > > > > 16 bit MS-DOS subsystem > > c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt > > The system file is not suitable for running MS-Dos and > > microsoft windows applications. > > > > There is quite a bit on the net about this error. Like at : > > http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/116679.html > > > > Apparently this is some sort of trojan virus. > > You can fix the problem by copying the file autoexec.nt from > > the > > c:\windows\repair folder to your c:\windows\system32 folder. > > If you get this problem and need help to fix it, give me a > > call. 07 8248231 > > Peter. > > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > > ADVERTISEMENT > > [click here] > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > * To visit your group on the web, go to: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/racebase/ > > > > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! > > Terms of Service. > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/9cOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/racebase/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
