HI
Things just get worse well now i`ve reinstalled the missing files (i think)
i now get another error when i run cmd which goes like this
The NTVDM CPU has encountered an illegal instruction.
CS:0f47 IP:fffd OP:0f 00 00 00 00
Arghh!!!
regedit does the same
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mt


"Jimmy S." wrote:

> Hi upstage,
>
> Here's an easy method to solve that error:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#16bit
>
> If that doesn't correct the issue, try this manual method:
>
> 1. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\repair
> Right-Click and Copy the file named: autoexec.nt *
>
> 2. Browse to C:\WINDOWS\System32
> Right-Click in that window to Paste the file
> (Answer yes if prompted to replace existing file)
>
>
> * Note: If the file autoexec.nt doesn't exist on your system
> right click the link below and select the "Save Target As.."
> option to save the file in C:\WINDOWS\System32
> http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/AUTOEXEC.NT
>
> --
> Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
>
> upstage Wrote:
> =================
> | HI
> | Thanks for ur patience have tried the certificate thingy thats OK but
> | Um it gets worse
> | When i type cmd in the run box I get the following error message
> | c:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.com
> | c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXE.NT. The systemfile is not suitable for running
> | MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'close' to terminate the
> | application.
> | Same thing applies if i type regedit as well
> | Regards Mike
> |
> |
> |
> || Hi upstage,
> ||
> || Have you tried the other steps suggested in my post? :-)
> ||
> || upstage Wrote:
> || =================
> ||| Hi
> ||| Have downloaded the latest DirectX 9 from Microsoft web site
> ||| But i still cant install it the message appears on screen
> ||| A cabinet file necessary for installation cannot be trusted please verify
> ||| the Cryptographic Services are enabled and the cabinet file certificate is
> ||| valid.
> ||| Cryptographic Services definately r so i assume its the cabinet file
> ||| certificate but i'm at a lost as to what to do next
> ||| Thanking u in anticipation
> |||
> |||| Hi upstage,
> ||||
> |||| Here are a few solutions for the DirectX 9 "Logo Testing" error,
> |||| as well as other errors when trying to install patches or updates:
> ||||
> |||| Here's a quick solution to try before reading through the other steps:
> |||| 1.. Start the Administrative Tools utility in Control Panel.
> |||| 2.. Double-click Services.
> |||| 3.. Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
> |||| 4.. Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
> ||||
> |||| If that doesn't work, then grab a soda and get ready for some fun. ;-)
> ||||
> |||| 1. Try the resolutions in this recently released MS article:
> |||| http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=822798
> ||||
> |||| 2. Save and then Open the "DX9 Logo Error" patch on Line 189
> |||| for WinXP at: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> ||||
> |||| 3. Repairing Windows is our final option. Boot from your Windows
> |||| CD (you may have to press F12 while starting up, or change the
> |||| bootup order in your BIOS) and then follow the instructions at:
> |||| http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm Good luck! :-)
> ||||
> ||||
> |||| --
> |||| Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
> |||| Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> ||||
> |||| Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> |||| MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
> |||| My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> |||| __________________________________________________ _______
> ||||
> ||||
> |||| upstage Wrote:
> |||| =================
> ||||| Tried to install Callof Duty 2 but the Direct 9 wont install. A message comes
> ||||| up which says A cabinet cannot be trusted and the INstallation fails
> ||||| Any ideas greatfully received
>
>
>