Article: Q150420
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5,3.51
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Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 20-FEB-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to access a 16-bit application from Windows NT and are using
Fprot.exe, the following error message is displayed:
The Win16 Subsystem was unable to enter Protected Mode, DOSX.EXE must be in
your AUTOEXEC.NT and present in your PATH.
CAUSE
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Fprot.exe inadvertently changes the file's attributes to read/hidden/system
attributes. The following may be affected:
- WINNTxx
- WINNTxx\SYSTEM
- WINNTxx\SYSTEM32
- WINNTxx\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS
- WINNTxx\SYSTEM32\REPAIR
RESOLUTION
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Compare the damaged system with a fresh install of NT on a second computer and
reset the attributes with either the "attrib" command or File Manager.
MORE INFORMATION
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ATTRIB [+R | -R] [+A | -A ] [+S | -S] [+H | -H] [[drive:] [path] filename]
[/S]
+ Sets an attribute.
- Clears an attribute.
R Read-only file attribute.
A Archive file attribute.
S System file attribute.
H Hidden file attribute.
/S Processes files in all directories in the specified path.
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Keywords :
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Version : :3.5,3.51
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