.exe is not a valid Win32 application

When you launch an executable file, Windows displays a message like:

Application name is not a valid Win32 application 

To remedy this, there are several solutions corresponding to different causes:

• File download
• IDE Controller badly configured
• Support CD / DVD unreadable
• File system corrupted
• File unregistered
• Virus / spyware
• Problem with browser configuration

Downloaded File

If the application in question was uploaded to the Internet, it is possible that it was corrupted during download. In that case just download the file again.

IDE controller badly configured

• Right click on My Computer and select "Properties."
• In the System Properties, select the Hardware tab then Device Manager
• Double-click the IDE ATA / ATAPI controllers
• Double-click on Primary IDE Channel and Secondary IDE channel.
• In the tab "Advanced Settings, under the Device 0, ensure that the command is set to DMA if available and not PIO only.

CD/DVD is unreadable

If the error is caused by a defective media, it is possible:

• Trying to read the CD / DVD in another drive
• To clean with a soft cloth and water (no soap)
• Attempt to retrieve the data with software such as WinISO free version, which will retrieve the damaged file.

File system corrupt

To check the integrity of protected system files, run the following command:

sfc/scannow

File unregistered

If the error occurs at the opening of files, click Start / Run, then enter and confirm the following command:

regsvr32 / i SHELL32.DLL

Virus/spyware

The problem is most likely a Bagle Infection.

Problem with browser configuration

• Disconnect from IE (Internet Explorer) or Firefox
• Double click on IE (even if you only use Firefox)
• Tools> Internet Options> Security Tab
• Verify that the security level for this zone is medium-high and high NO.
• Validate OK
• Disconnect
• Reconnect

Can't download program from internet windows7

Hi,

it happened to me once, after i install windows7 in my pc i can not download anything from internet i try different browsers install and uninstall again but can not,

first i try this

Click on Tools (in the menu)
Select Internet Options
Click on the Security tab
Click on the Custom Level button
Scroll down to Downloads: Automatic prompting for file downloads
Click on Enable
Click OK

but my problem remain same.

i can access internet but cannot download anything

after trying alot i found that the network card driver which was install by windows7 automatically when i install that,was problematic so i use my motherboard driver cd to install network adaptor driver.

for that first uninstall the current driver (uninstall it from device manager Goto My computer--manage--device manager--network adaptor--uniinstall it)

then install it from your motherboard driver cd

then my problem was solved hope this will help you too.

Thanks plz comment and share ur exp. & knowledge

Mohd. Ashraf khan

ulead video studio"unable to load library"error

Sometimes it happen that the process of creating video file or burning process stop at 90% or 95% with an error saying "unable to load library" after waiting for 1-2 hours or more.

I face the same problem last time, i try a lot to solve the problem then finally i found that there is a problem from transition effect which was corrupted due to that my disc creating process stopped half way.

if you face the same problem plz check all your transition effects one by one and see if they can get

proper preview without any black screen, if you get then delete that effect.

I hope your problem will be solved.

Thanks plz comments and help others with ur exp. & knowledge

Ashraf Khan

How to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications

Steps

1. 1
   If you have only just installed Windows Genuine Advantage notifications, simply using the system restore function will remove the program. Then refuse to accept the WGA update next time Windows updates. Otherwise, proceed as detailed below. (NOTE: If you try these steps while you are in "Safe Mode," step #8 is unnecessary).
2. 2
   First, try the following:
3. 3
   Open a CMD Line Window by Clicking on Start ==>Run ==> type CMD and Press OK.
4. 4
   Change Directory into the System32 Folder (Like Cd c:\Windows\System32)
5. 5
   Open a notepad Window and type the following lines:
   • taskkill -IM wgatray.exe
   • del wgatray.exe
   • del wgalogon.dll
6. 6
   Highlight and copy to the Clipboard the three lines above
7. 7
   Paste the contents of the Clipboard to the CMD Window
8. 8
   This should kill the wgatray.exe Process from the Taskbar and immediately delete both files wgatray.exe and wgalogon.dll without the need to to go through all steps bellow.
9. 9
   If that does not work, then continue and follow the steps below;
10. 10
    Open System32 by either A or B of the following methods:
    
    
    • a)
      
      Click "Start", "Run", then type-in "System32". Click "Okay".
    • b) Find System32 manually by clicking "Start" > "My Computer" > "(X:)" (Replacing "X" with the drive letter of the host of Windows) > "Windows" > "System32".
      
      
11. 11
    In "System32", go to "Tools" > "Folder options" > click on the tab, "View" > Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types". Now you can begin...
12. 12
    Check to make sure the window that comes up has a full screen of various files. The files are in alphabetical order, which makes it easier to locate the specific file.
13. 13
    
    Find "WgaLogon.dll" and rename it "WgaLogon.dll.bak".
14. 14
    Create an empty copy of WgaLogon.dll:
    
    
    • 
      Right click on a blank space in System32 and select "New" > "Text Document".
    • Leave the text document empty and label it "WgaLogon.dll". Press Enter (on your keyboard).
    • 
      You may get a warning from the above step that says, "If you change a file name extension, the file may become unusable. Are you sure you want to change it?". Click "Yes" on this warning.
15. 15
    Be ready to complete the next two steps very quickly! Find "WgaTray.exe" in "System32" and delete it. You will then have 5 seconds to find "WgaTray.exe" in the Task Manager (the next step).NOTE: If you remove the files mentioned above while you are in "Safe Mode," step #8 is unnecessary.
16. 16
    
    Immediately open Task Manager. You can do this by pressing the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc keys simultaneously, pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys simultaneously, or right clicking the Taskbar and selecting "Task Manager". Click on the process tab and click end process when "WgaTray.exe" is selected.Note: If you take longer, do not panic! All that will happen is that "WgaTray.exe" will keep reappearing in the processes list (i.e. you won't be able to delete it as required). To remove the notifications after this, return to system32. You will find two files:"WgaLogon.dll.bak" (the one you renamed) and an Application Extension (0KB) called "WgaLogon.dll". Delete the Application Extension, rename "WgaLogon.dll.bak" to "WgaLogon.dll" and repeat the steps from the fifth one onwards (at a greater speed!!).
17. 17
    Restart your computer once you have finished. All the notification messages should be gone.

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editA li'l tip (agile fingers only)

Actualy you can just open sys 32 folder and the task manager and slide them close each other, so you can compelete (remove) all in just 2 actions! So...  

1. 1
   Mark "WGATRAY.EXE"(in task manager), mouse-click on [end process] button, take a breath and...
   • Keyboard-Enter;
   • Mouse-mark "Wgatray.exe"(in system32 folder);
   • Keyboard-Shift+Delete;
   • Keyboard-Enter. Voila! Just so you know, I made it on 1st try. So that will do with the messages!
2. 2
   Then just delete "wgalogon.dll" from sys 32 folder.

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editTips

• This process will only get rid of the notifications, and will not validate your copy of XP. It will remove the timer at the beginning of your XP log on, the white notice on the log on screen, and the annoying yellow star that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen.
• This is easier to do if you have someone reading the steps to you while you do it.
• You may need to Find Hidden Files and Folders in Windows to get to System32 manually.
• If task manager programs are moving, click the title of the "image name" row to freeze them.
• If you are having problems after this, disable the updates before rebooting.
• There is a program called RemoveWGA which does all of this for you. Just run the program, click yes, and you're done. (See External Links, below.)
• If you have problems changing files in the System32 directory, you will have to turn off "system restore". "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> "System" -> "System Restore" -> Check the "Turn off system restore" check box.
• You will not be able to download Automatic Updates anymore. This is not to say you cannot update your system anymore, Microsoft just won't do it for you. In the links, there is a program that will allow you to update any system, regardless of if it is genuine or not.
• You can also rename WgaTray.exe to WgaTray.exe.bak if you can't remove WgaTray.exe from your Taskbar. Press Ctrl+Shift+Escape to do so.
• It will be useful to have task manager open first before deleting WgaTray.exe
• Unlocker is a free program that can assist in removing WGA notifications.

editWarnings

• Do not edit anything but what is told in System32, or it could cause system start up failure.
• If you are new to computers, do not attempt this because if you modify the wrong file you may crash your computer.
• This is not required for systems older than Windows XP, as older versions of Windows do not have WGA installed. This list includes Windows 2000 and Windows 98SE.
• If you don't have genuine, it's better to get it because you will be egible get updates, IE7, and Media Player 11.