Can't run 16-bit Windows Program

Question

EVERY time I boot up my computer, I get the message:

"Can't run 16-Bit Windows Program

Startup - Insufficient memory to run this application. Quit one or more Windows applications and then try again."

But it doesn't tell me WHAT 16-Bit program is trying to run on my 32-Bit computer. How do I fix this problem?

Answer 1

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]and do not stop any services unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup -http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx

Then be proactive and scan with MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware (free).

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