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.exe is not a valid Win 32 application

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Firstly i am not sure what forum should be selected here, as I am not sure what type of problem this is. I apologize if it is in the wrong place. Recently every single .exe i have tried to install comes up with the following error: (File name).exe is not a valid Win 32 application. I have searched for solutions, none of which have worked. I have tried using system restore but it doesn't go back far enough as to when the problem started. I also have a problem with my AVG free, whenever i try to open the virus vault it comes up with the following : virus vault initialization failed. The window will now close. Is it possible that these problems are connected or is it just a coincidence that i'm having two different problems at the same time? The system has currently not been right since and i fell hasn't been running to the standards it usually is at. I have windows vista home premium 32 bit. Let me know if there is any more information that you require.

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Marcus

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Hello motocrossboy69,



<Snip> The system has currently not been right since and i fell hasn't been running to the standards it usually is at.


Did you drop this laptop? If so you may want to have it checked by a computer professional. Make it a great day!








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Nope haven't dropped it. Any other suggestions?

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Hello motocrossboy69,


Alright then.
 

Try to boot your system into Safe mode:

 

  1. Restart your computer if it is powered on.
  2. Press and hold F8 key for 3 seconds after your computer initially powers on.
  3. Once you see the Advanced Boot Options menu you can stop tapping.
  4. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight your selection.
  5. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
  6. You should see drivers loading, this may take a few moments.
  7. You should then be at the Welcome Screen.
  8. Logon to your computer using an account with Administrator privileges.
  9. Now you should download (free) MalwareBytes from here: http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol install, update then do a scan of your system in safe mode, to make sure it is indeed clean! Once the scan is done delete anything it finds. Then simply reboot your PC to see if your issue has been resolved!

    Hope this helps you. Let us know either way. Make it a great day!



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I downloaded MalwareBytes yet it still came up with the same message even in safe mode. i just can't open any exe's. Any other suggestions?

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Hello motocrossboy69,



To help resolve this issue, use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to determine which file is causing the issue, and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
  2. Type the following command, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow (yes there is a space after sfc) The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions. This scan make take a while to complete. 

Hope this scan helps you. Let us know either way. Make it a great day!




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Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

C:\windows\system32>sfc /scannow

Beginning system scan.  This process will take some time.

Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 100% complete.
Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of th
em.
Details are included in the CBS.Log windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example
C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log

C:\windows\system32>


When i go to C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log it say's: access is denied.

now what shall i do?

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Hello motocrossboy69,




Do you have the Vista OS dvd? Make it great day!





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Unfortunately i do not. The laptop did not come with the OS dvd.

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See if you can get one from your computer manufacturer. Maybe you have a friend with one? Make it a great day!





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I'll see what i can do. what will having the dvd do?

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