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Old 31-01-2009
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. 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

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If the application in question was uploaded to the Internet, it is possible that it was corrupted during download. In which 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 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)
  • Attempting to retrieve the data with software like the free version of WinISO, which can extract the corrupted file.
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Re: . exe is not a valid Win32 application

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 an infection Bagle.
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