It has to do with the Windows file "wininit.ini".   Most
of the time when I load a new program or make a change,
the computer generates this file that runs at the first of
the windows load.  I had it make a boot log file through
F8 and booted.  Used F8 and C prompt and then used "edit
bootlog.txt" command to view the  bootlog.  There is a
line with [Rename] and then followed with a command
line "NUL=C:\file location".  Usually, then it will say on
the next line "C:\(same file location) = C:\(some other
location.TMP".  I think this file is supposed to replace
the original file.  The problem seems to be that windows
does not recognize the NUL command and shuts down.  By
using F8 and C prompt only, I can rename the file and
reboot and get into windows fine.

Someone thought this is caused by some virus but they do
not know how to fix it.  My problem seems to be that some
programs do not load properly because this file does not
alter files as it is supposed to but rather shuts down the
computer.  When I rename it, it also does not perform its
function and thus I have problems - I think.  

Is this what is happening and how do I get this
corrected?  I have tried to load Directx 9 and it says it
loads but the wininit.ini stops the reboot.  When I rename
it and get into windows, it is not there and the program
that wanted it loaded still says it is not there.  

Running Windows 98SE, 900 MHZ Athalon, 256 mb ram, 80 gig
hard drive, up to date Norton Antivirus and Systemworks.  
Any suggestions?

John Hamilton