Error: Cannot load a device file...(due to NETX or VLM).
Error:
Cannot load a device file that is specified in the SYSTEM.INI. The performance of Windows should not be affected without this file NWREDIR.VXD. Press any key to continue.
Cause:
A NETX or VLM (real-mode) is being loaded in AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Solution:
Remove Startnet.bat, Netx.exe or Vlm.exe from Autoexec.bat.
Remove any line containing Startnet.bat, Netx.exe or Vlm.exe from the Autoexec.bat:
1) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu and select 'Programs.'
2) Select 'Accessories'.
3) Select 'WordPad'. (The 'WordPad' application' opens.)
'WordPad'
4) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Open...'. (The 'Open' dialog box appears.)
5) Select the root directory (C:) from the 'Look-in' drop-down list box.
6) Select 'All documents' (*.*) from the 'Files of type' drop-down list box.
7) Select 'Autoexec.bat' from the list of files and click 'Open'.
8) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Save As...'.
9) Click 'Text Document'. (The 'Save As' dialog box appears.)
10) Type a new name such as AUTOEXEC.XXX in the 'File name' box and click 'Save'. (This saves a backup copy.)
11) Locate the statement containing either Startnet.bat, Netx.exe or Vlm.exe.
12) Type REM at the beginning of the statement. (This makes the statement a non-executable comment.)
NOTE: Make sure REM is followed by a blank space.
EXAMPLE: REM STARTNET.BAT
13) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Save As...'.
14) Click 'Text Document'. (The 'Save As' dialog box appears.)
15) Type AUTOEXEC.BAT in the 'File name' box and click 'Save'.
16) Exit 'WordPad'.
17) Exit Windows and restart the computer.
