[dave s]

could you please go into more detail with your procedure.I am not the
smartest person with computers and need all the help possible
--
dave s


"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> AUTOEXEC.NT Fix Method 1:
> copy; c:\windows\repair\autoexec.nt
> to
> c:\windows\system32
>
>
> AUTOEXEC.NT FIX Method 2:
> Go to; Start --> Run
> enter; cmd.exe
>
> { assuming the WinXP CDROM disk is in drive "D:" }
> In the Command Prompt enter...
> expand D:\i386\autoexec.nt_ %windir%\system32\autoexec.nt
>
>
> Since there are many forms of malware that can cause a problem with AUTOEXEC.NT, please
> perform the following...
>
>
> 1) Download the following three items...
>
> Trend Sysclean Package
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp
>
> Latest Trend Pattern File.
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
>
> Adaware SE (free personal version v1.05)
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Create a directory.
> On drive "C:\"
> (e.g., "c:\New Folder")
> or the desktop
> (e.g., "C:\Documents and Settings\lipman\Desktop\New Folder")
>
> Download Sysclean.com and place it in that directory.
> Download the Trend Pattern File by obtaining the ZIP file.
> For example; lpt394.zip
>
> Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
> sysclean.com.
>
> 2) Update Adaware with the latest definitions.
> 3) Disable System Restore
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm
> 4) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode
> 5) Using both the Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware, perform a Full Scan of your
> platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
> (a few cycles may be needed)
> 6) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using both the
> Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware
> 7) Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any System Restore preferences,
> (e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),
> 8) Reboot your PC.
> 9) Create a new Restore point
>
>
> * * * Please report your results ! * * *
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
>
>
>
>
> "Cyndi C" <CyndiC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B1CB440D-7491-4B71-BA9C-6B22E68B7E3E@microsoft.com...
> | I'm getting the following whenever I try to run certain programs:
> | C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable for running
> | MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications.
> |
> | My OS is Windows XP Home Edition.
> |
> | I didn't get it until I installed some Windows updates as a preliminary to
> | installing SP2. I tried using system restore to go back to the point prior
> | to installing the updates, but I still get this message.
> |
> | Any clues on a fix?
> | Thanks.
>
>
>

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

dave s wrote:

> could you please go into more detail with your procedure.I am not the
> smartest person with computers and need all the help possible
Hi,

You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by
copying a backup copy held in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
(%windir% is typically C:\Windows) instead of using the procedure in
the KB article above (see further down for instructions on how).


Could be caused a trojan or something similar, e.g.
TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a, more about this here:
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=5f6f139.0409140618.749324fe%40posting.google.com

Also, AVAST (antivirus software) can be the cause if you
have WinXP SP2 installed:
http://groups.google.com/groups?threadm=8PCdnSzBqtmadsPcRVn-gQ%40comcast.com


If you want to copy the file from the repair folder, you can use
this procedure:

Open a command prompt, using e.g. Start/Run --> cmd.exe

In the command prompt, type in the following two commands exactly as
you see them in this post (you need to press enter for each command
to execute them):

cd /d %windir%
copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*


Here is a "screen dump" from how it looks when I do it on my computer:

------------------------------------------
C:\>cd /d %windir%

C:\WINDOWS>copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*
1 file(s) copied.
------------------------------------------


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx

[dave s]

thank you for your help, but i'm still having a problem. I'm getting message
"the system cannot find the path specified". I typed in exactly as you said ,
where did I go wrong?
--
dave s


"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> dave s wrote:
>
> > could you please go into more detail with your procedure.I am not the
> > smartest person with computers and need all the help possible
> Hi,
>
> You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by
> copying a backup copy held in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
> (%windir% is typically C:\Windows) instead of using the procedure in
> the KB article above (see further down for instructions on how).
>
>
> Could be caused a trojan or something similar, e.g.
> TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a, more about this here:
> http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=5f6f139.0409140618.749324fe%40posting.google.com
>
> Also, AVAST (antivirus software) can be the cause if you
> have WinXP SP2 installed:
> http://groups.google.com/groups?threadm=8PCdnSzBqtmadsPcRVn-gQ%40comcast.com
>
>
> If you want to copy the file from the repair folder, you can use
> this procedure:
>
> Open a command prompt, using e.g. Start/Run --> cmd.exe
>
> In the command prompt, type in the following two commands exactly as
> you see them in this post (you need to press enter for each command
> to execute them):
>
> cd /d %windir%
> copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*
>
>
> Here is a "screen dump" from how it looks when I do it on my computer:
>
> ------------------------------------------
> C:\>cd /d %windir%
>
> C:\WINDOWS>copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*
> 1 file(s) copied.
> ------------------------------------------
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx
>

[dave s]

I did manage to get thru the process that you outlined for me. The last line
did say 1 file copied, unfortunately I am still getting the same message and
am not able to load my software. Do you have any more ideas?
--
dave s


"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> dave s wrote:
>
> > could you please go into more detail with your procedure.I am not the
> > smartest person with computers and need all the help possible
> Hi,
>
> You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by
> copying a backup copy held in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
> (%windir% is typically C:\Windows) instead of using the procedure in
> the KB article above (see further down for instructions on how).
>
>
> Could be caused a trojan or something similar, e.g.
> TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a, more about this here:
> http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=5f6f139.0409140618.749324fe%40posting.google.com
>
> Also, AVAST (antivirus software) can be the cause if you
> have WinXP SP2 installed:
> http://groups.google.com/groups?threadm=8PCdnSzBqtmadsPcRVn-gQ%40comcast.com
>
>
> If you want to copy the file from the repair folder, you can use
> this procedure:
>
> Open a command prompt, using e.g. Start/Run --> cmd.exe
>
> In the command prompt, type in the following two commands exactly as
> you see them in this post (you need to press enter for each command
> to execute them):
>
> cd /d %windir%
> copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*
>
>
> Here is a "screen dump" from how it looks when I do it on my computer:
>
> ------------------------------------------
> C:\>cd /d %windir%
>
> C:\WINDOWS>copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*
> 1 file(s) copied.
> ------------------------------------------
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx
>

[dave s]

I am still getting the autoexec.nt error do you have anymore suggestions?
thanks for your help.
--
dave s


"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> dave s wrote:
>
> > could you please go into more detail with your procedure.I am not the
> > smartest person with computers and need all the help possible
> Hi,
>
> You can put back the standard version of autoexec.nt/config.nt by
> copying a backup copy held in %windir%\repair\ to %windir%\system32\
> (%windir% is typically C:\Windows) instead of using the procedure in
> the KB article above (see further down for instructions on how).
>
>
> Could be caused a trojan or something similar, e.g.
> TrojanDownloader.Win32.Dia.a, more about this here:
> http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=5f6f139.0409140618.749324fe%40posting.google.com
>
> Also, AVAST (antivirus software) can be the cause if you
> have WinXP SP2 installed:
> http://groups.google.com/groups?threadm=8PCdnSzBqtmadsPcRVn-gQ%40comcast.com
>
>
> If you want to copy the file from the repair folder, you can use
> this procedure:
>
> Open a command prompt, using e.g. Start/Run --> cmd.exe
>
> In the command prompt, type in the following two commands exactly as
> you see them in this post (you need to press enter for each command
> to execute them):
>
> cd /d %windir%
> copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*
>
>
> Here is a "screen dump" from how it looks when I do it on my computer:
>
> ------------------------------------------
> C:\>cd /d %windir%
>
> C:\WINDOWS>copy repair\config.nt system32\*.*
> 1 file(s) copied.
> ------------------------------------------
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx
>