16 bit Ms Dos Subsystem Error

[phillyman2004]

Trying to run a command prompt virus scan with AntiVir , and i keep getting this message , does anyone know of a way to get around this , i tried messing with the compatibility tab and still nothing

right now googling trying to find an answer

Any help is appriciated

Edit:

An Application has attempted to directly access the hard disk , which cannot be supported .....blah blah blah

WTF ?

Edited June 10, 2005 by phillyman2004

[ack-hh]

Try and boot from a DOS boot disk.

[phillyman2004]

Try and boot from a DOS boot disk.

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But will the dos boot allow me to scan a NTFS partition ?

Rob

Edited June 10, 2005 by phillyman2004

[Martin Zugec]

Well, you cant use old utilities like this - they could damage your system. There is no workaround, download new AV cmd utility

[phillyman2004]

Well, you cant use old utilities like this - they could damage your system. There is no workaround, download new AV cmd utility

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I just did download it , right from there website

http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html

[Lost Soul]

are you just interested in scanning your pc for viruses ? if so try an online scanner like pcpitstop.com you can scan for trojans and even tweak your pc with there advice.

[phillyman2004]

are you just interested in scanning your pc for viruses ? if so try an online scanner like pcpitstop.com  you can scan for trojans and even tweak your pc with there advice.

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Yes i work as a Computer Tech , at a major retail chain

We do Virus and Spyware Removals , and i get this error thrown at me durring McAffee and AVG command line scanners

We dont/cant install the programs on the customers computers , too much hastle and most ask for activation

Right now we use the free trend micro scanner , but this error confuses me

Rob