Continuous Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe pop up __16 bit subsystem MS-DOS error message: C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe__The NTVDM CPU has encountered an invalid statement.

have a couple of pop ups on my computer that appear every15 seconds or more. It is just an empty box with the title "Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe". Nothing in it. The other is a "16 bit MS-DOS subsystem" box with the following error message: "C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe NTVDM CPU has met an invalid statement. CS:0000 IP:0077 OP:f0 37 05 02 0e choose 'Close' to end the application.

When I choose 'close' or 'ignore' the windows go away but systematically re - appear about 15 seconds later. Now, I am just pass the windows out of the way and can use my computer like that.

I ran scans on my computer but nothing was found.

Since this problem started, my computer automated updates have not been installed. I understand that the above file has to do with automated updates. My Windows Update starts either in the Panel.

I also had problems downloading the file exe running for installation on my computer since...

Microsoft support directed me to this forum for help. Can anyone help?

Hi Hibernatus,

1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

2 when was the last time it was working fine?

3. what happens when you try to start Windows update? You receive an error message?

Method 1

It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

I suggest that you perform a clean boot and check.

To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

See the link below to learn more about how to clean boot.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

Reset the computer to start as usual

When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

(a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

(b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

(c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

(d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

Method 2

The question Windows Update make sure that services associated with the update of Windows running on the computer.

You must be logged on as administrator to perform these steps.

(a) open administrative tools by clicking the Start button, click Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking Administrative Tools.

(b) double click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

(c) in the Services window, double-click in the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

(d) under the tab general , under Startup type, click Manual, and then click apply.

(e) click on the general tab, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

(f) in the Services window, double-click the Windows Update service.

(g) under the tab general , next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

(h) next to Service status, check to see if the drive is listed. If this is not the case, click pie S, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

(i) in the Services window, double-click Cryptographic service.

(j) under the tab general , next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

(k) next toservice status, check if the drive is listed. If not, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

(l) to close the Services window and try again to install updates to Windows.

Also see the Microsoft article below if you use the Windows XP operating system.

"16-bit MS-DOS subsystem" error message when you install a program

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314452

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS-based program or 16 - bit Windows based

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/324767

I hope this helps!

Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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