application cannot run in win32 mode

#1 21-11-2007

I have encountered this morning an error message when I right click my hard
drive and try open or explore I get the error message application cannot run
in win32 mode. How do I get XP home back to default win mode? So I can get
this vital functionality back

#2 21-11-2007

Go to Start/Run and type :

reg.exe add "HKCR\Drive\shell" /ve /d "none" /f

then type:

regsvr32 shell32.dll

#3 19-12-2007

Hi Mark,

I am in great need of your help the following message:

< The C:\ application cannot be run in Win32 mode >

I have tried using the two commands that you recommended, but it does not
work. I cannot access my C-drive by clicking on the icon.

I am running Windows XP Pro

#4 19-12-2007

You have some virus or spyware damage. Try this site:
AumHa Forums HijackThis log site:

David23 · #5 03-06-2008

These links might help you in some or the other way,
Generic host win32 errorhttp://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=975413
Not a Valid Win32 application ???

Also, you can get more information relevant to your problem here

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