EVERYTHING that I attempt to run is giving me the "not a valid Win32 apllication" message. I have tried downloading Virus software from the internet, but I cannot run that either because guess what? (I get the" not a valid WIN32 apllication" message). Does anyone know a solution that will allow me to at least restore my computer to an ealier date?
2007-08-26 02:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by jfk4president 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Non of these solutions have worked. As I stated previously. I am unable to access the restore menu the normal way, and just about every other thing I try is getting the "not a valid Win 32 apllication" message. I can't get to any of my icons, my contorl pannel, download any files etc... Does anyone know how I can restore it to an earlier date any other way?
2007-08-26 07:02:00 · update #1
Try sfc /scannow.
2007-08-26 02:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Lorenzo H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try booting up in SAFE mode and then if you have any System Restore points that were created before this started, try using one of them and restoring your computer to the way it was at that time. Another way is to boot from Cd, find the Last Known Good point, and set to that. If you are running Vista, I am not sure of what it may have. Also are you running a Raio 0 or any other Raid configuration?
Ron
2007-08-26 02:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ron75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link for more information on this. Most likely, you have a worm or trojan doing this, for which you need to get antispyware. But first, read this and see if it will help you.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000726.htm
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Keep them both updated and use them.
2007-08-26 02:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try Windows System Restore
(Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore)
Also, make sure your downloading the right programs, such as make sure it's for Windows XP and not Vista.
Most manufacturers include a full System Restore, which restores your computer back to the condition you got it in. Go to their website (such as www.dell.com), and they will tell you how to do it.
Once you do either of those, make sure to download anti-spyware software (such as Ad-Aware or Spybot: Search and Destroy).
Your condition sounds like a problem with the registry, not a virus. Once you restore your computer, use Crap Cleaner to clean your PC and repair your registry.
2007-08-26 02:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by 3beed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope you are running xp because i have little knowledge about how to do this on vista. If your computer will permit it go to start, all programs, accesories, system tools, and then system restore. first thing you should choose is restore my computer to an earlier date. choose the date when this problem was not happining and then let the computer restore itself. If that doesent work then your outta luck. you will have to reinstall your operating system. if you need help with that then im me at soundallpro@yahoo. srry your having this problem
2007-08-26 02:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by Sound Pro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.apple.com
2007-08-26 02:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋