I can open using windows picture and fax viewer but not as a straight click!
2006-09-10 02:28:23 · 8 answers · asked by keo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
When you say attatchments, do you mean that htese pics are attatched to an e-mail? If thats the case they may contain a trojan or virus, which can be hidden inside a picture file.
Scan before trying to open them. If they;re on your pc, scan the pc in Safe Mode and you may have to have Windows repaired using the installation disc.
Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run Avast and Ewido in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall
Shields Up security site, check your firewall works
https://www.grc.com
http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/ - Trend Micro online virus guide
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ - Trend Micro PCillin online scan
http://www.ewido.net - Ewido anti trojan
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.bitdefender.com -BitDefender can be used as a second, on demand anti virus.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Microsoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-09-10 02:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure whether this helps, but I did a search on your error, "win32 applications".
This issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities.
File is corrupt, bad, or missing.
File is not designed for your version of Windows.
File is a virus, worm, or other malware file.
Hardware incompatibility.
You may read the solutions provided here ( http://www.xmission.com/~comphope/issues/ch000726.htm ) . Sorry that I do not know the direct way to rectify this problem!
2006-09-10 09:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by kosherjellyfish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently that File Type is not properly associated with a program. Try to RIGHT CLICK and pick OPEN WITH, then pick your graphics program to open it. If a box comes up to ask if this should be the default application, hit YES.
2006-09-10 09:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmm ever checking the pic for viruses? as I have read your post, only exe files does errors like that... viruses this days can infiltrate your system even on pictures they are called the trojan horse type of virus.
2006-09-10 09:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by DingChavez23 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is a valid win32 application.
2006-09-10 09:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by adel_t1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think files have been lostin u r computer through virus or files have been deleted u install a photo viewer software
2006-09-10 09:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by AHMED 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out the service pack u had it when u have installed the windows...
u could have had a damaged copy of the windows that doesnt support
2006-09-10 09:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by CuteeWorried 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 pts
2006-09-10 09:29:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋