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"Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
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There are references to this error being attributed to a DLL file that was
compressed with 3rd party software called Shrinker. Its possible that
Shrinker (or the programs installer) does something to Autoexec.nt or
Config.nt that's necessary for it to work correctly.
While I can't find specific references to your program, this may be able to
lead you to an answer from the makers of the game, and what files that they
install are compressed using Shrinker.
From another post: I believe I downloaded the program from
ftp://ftp.sac.sk/pub/sac/pack/dshrnk16.zip
but it might not remain there indefinitely; where else it might be found I
don't know. I have provided the same .zip file as an attachment to this bug.
This program is purported to "uncompress" executables and DLL's that are
compressed with Shrinker.
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"Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
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> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
> news:X1xKe.15543$084.2050@attbi_s22...
>> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
>> news:8GwKe.240130$_o.143324@attbi_s71...
>>> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
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>>> Follow the same steps, but extract the CONFIG.NT file, instead of the
>>> AUTOEXEC.NT file.
>>>
>>> As a time saver, the CONFIG.NT file in C:\Windows\System32 has a lot of
>>> lines, but all but three of them are REM'd out, in a basic, nothing
>>> added/changed file.
>>>
>>> dos=high, umb
>>> device=%SystemRoot%\system32\himem.sys
>>> files=40
>>>
>>>
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>>> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
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>>>> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
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>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324767/
>>>> Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit
>>>> Windows-based
>>>> program
>>>>
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>>>> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
>>>> Display\Security
>>>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>>>>
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>>>> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
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>>>>> When trying to run some applications, I receive this message. "The
>>>>> Win16
>>>>> Subsystem was unable to enter Protected Mode. DOSX.EXE must be in
>>>>> your
>>>>> AUTOEXEC.NT and present in your PATH." I googled this, but most of
>>>>> what I
>>>>> found were not straight-forward approaches. Any help? Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Did the steps on the Microsoft website and now I get a different
>>>> message.
>>>> "config.nt. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and
>>>> Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the
>>>> application."
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Nothing even after reinstalling the program and several restarts. No
>>> matter if CONFIG.NT is read-only or not. I did notice that the old
>>> CONFIG.NT file on mother's computer is only 1KB whereas the one from my
>>> computer is 2KB.
>>>
>> OK, I went and copied all of the 3 key files that we've been dealing with
>> from my computer, and now I can open the program. The program is a game
>> and is called Solitaire Master 2. It's by eGames. It's always worked
>> fine before. *However*, when I open the program, I now receive this
>> message. SHRINKER.ERR
>> "C:\PROGRA~1\EGAMES\SOLITA~1\GAME\wcdemo.exe (3.4) 08/10/05 19:23:34 -
>> Pager initialisation error 5 - The parameter is incorrect."
>> I tried to look this up on the Internet and a person said that this error
>> usually appears when a piece of software is pirated, HOWEVER, THIS GAME
>> IS
>> NOT PIRATED AND IS GENUINE. Since it deals with eGames, I don't know how
>> much futher you can assist me, but any help would be appreciated.
>> Thanks.
>>
> I noticed in that location that the error described, there was a file that
> was named SHRINKER.ERR. I have the same exact game on my computer and
> this
> file does not exist. I even searched my entire hard disk (and both of
> them)
> for the file "SHRINKER.ERR" and no results were found. I'm beginning to
> wonder if this file is a no-no. My guess is this would be the cause of
> these other problems. Secondly, I must now search mother's hard disks for
> this file in case it has lodged itself elsewhere in her computer. Also, I
> should see if I can find any files that could potentially be related to
> it.
> I'll have to look closely. Maybe it was called SHRINKER.ERR for a reason
> because those 3 key files were a lot smaller than they were supposed to
> be.
>
>
OK, thanks, but I'll be going out of town, so I'll try it when I get back
home. Thanks.
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