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From Leo's mailbag:

> From: A Computer User
> Sent: June 14, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: autoexec.nt
>
> Leo,

> when i try to access the registry it comes up with a black
> screen with a msg saying: 16 bit MS_DOS Subsystem.
> C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM AUTOEXE.NT. is not suitable for running
> MS_DOS and Microsoft Windows terminate. I have found the
> file, can it be deleted without affecting the system. Any
> info you can give will be most appreciated

I have an article:
http://ask-leo.com/whats_a_16bit_ms_dos_subsystem.html

and a reader posted this helpful link:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

Thanks for asking!

Leo

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