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Win32 Application

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Hi, I have a problem Every time i double click a program it gives me an error message "this is not a valid win32 application" the wierd thing is that the same program works on my friend's computer.......and he is using the same OS (win95) Can someone tell me how to get rid of this problem?

Name: John
Date: July 8, 2001 at 02:21:41 Pacific

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Lots of reasons here .http://search.dogpile.com/texis/search?q=valid+win32+&geo=no&fs=web

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Name: DW
Date: July 8, 2001 at 05:57:21 Pacific

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On cause can be W32.Sonic.Worm, I'd make sure their virus program is up to date & run a scan to rule out a virus as the cause Here's a link to the write up on W32.Sonic.Worm at Symantec http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.sonic.worm.html

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i cant even run a virus cause it says not a valid win32 application please help

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need help regarding .avi ...

cable keeps loosing dhcp ...

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