16 bit windows subsystem error message

Question

Recently I received an error message while trying to open a non exp program although I had not had this problem in the past. The message is as follows: (16 bit Windows Subsystem), The NTVDM CPU has encountered an illegal instruction. cs; cf4aip;0111op;dfe6ed 08 0d, Choose 'close' to terminate this application or Choose 'ignore'. I can choose either and the program will not open. I also have the same error message when trying to access my service tag number through Dell accessories. Can anyone help me out there?????????????????

Fixit_Sam · Answer

Hi, Whats the name of the program and who is the manufacturer ? Sam.

volcano11 · Answer

glendebi, The following should help you fix the problem: http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/16bit_fix.htm Steve

glendebi · Answer

The name of the program is Serif Pageplus 3.0. It's publishing program which  I got years ago and still use often. The manufacturer is Serif Corporation. I did a windows xp compatibility test along time ago and  had been using ever since until recently. I also have the same error message when trying to access my service tag number and also when I tried to load a new driver for my hp desk jet printer which leads me to believe that the software 1st mentioned would be irrelevent.

volcano11 · Answer

So, did you even bother to try the fix that posted in my last reply???? Steve

glendebi · Answer

Sorry about that, I did download the fix file and followed the instruction but I still get the same error message.

glendebi · Answer

Steve, in addition to my previous message, I changed the read only attributes of the autoexec.nt file as described on the note on the 16bit_fix.htm page, rebooted and still have same problem.

Fixit_Sam · Answer

Hi, Sorry, cant give you the detailed info, but if you visit the following site you might get the resolution. Had to type a lot today :)  http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm Sam.

ngalla28 · Answer

The link that you provided help so much I was going crazy trying to figure this out.     Props up.

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16 bit windows subsystem error message

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