Not a valid Win32 application

[ravendj]

Oh yes!

What I can do is install programs that I download from the internet.

Yes that should say "What I cannot do is install programs ... "

[ravendj]

Ok. I've just installed firefox after downloading the .exe file from another PC.

I've just tried to download windows live messenger using the firefox and successfully installed the program.

I could not do this using internet explorer. Would there be something wrong with Internet Explorer I have?

[Raptor]

Would there be something wrong with Internet Explorer I have?

The better question would be 'Why have I been using this garbage for so long?'



Try the following if you haven't allready:

Reset security zones

1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. Security tab  
6. Reset all 4 security zones to Default  

Reset cookie settings
  
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. Privacy tab
6. Click Restore Default button  

Reset Internet Explorer advanced settings
  
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. Advanced button
6. Click Restore Default button  
 
You may need to do the following as well

Remove Cookies, temporary files (cache) and history
  
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. General tab  
6. Remove cookies, temporary files and history  


Kudos to the CH fella's for keeping it safe.  

[ravendj]

Well I did what you said for Internet Explorer but it didn't change anything. But at least I can download and install with firefox so I'll be using that from now on.

I was actually using AOL explorer before the problem started, so won't be using that either.

I'd like to thank everyone that helped me. Thank you.

[unlovedwarrior]

thats ur problem ur using aol  lol

[ravendj]

lol

well i'll be changing over soon. going to pipex

[unlovedwarrior]

never heard of it

[Raptor]

Well I did what you said for Internet Explorer but it didn't change anything. But at least I can download and install with firefox so I'll be using that from now on.

I was actually using AOL explorer before the problem started, so won't be using that either.

I'd like to thank everyone that helped me. Thank you.

Unfortunate, but IE might just start working after a while.

I quit using it completely and -never- have problems with Firefox.

[ravendj]

Yeah I think i'll be using firefox from now on. Should have started ages ago.

I've now got CCleaner, AdAware, Spybot. and still use Norton Security. Is there anything else you could recommend I use?

[Raptor]

Yeah I think i'll be using firefox from now on. Should have started ages ago.

I've now got CCleaner, AdAware, Spybot. and still use Norton Security. Is there anything else you could recommend I use?

I'd prefer AVG Free over Norton, but other than that, you're pretty safe if you keep everything up to date and regularly scan.

You might want to give Windows Defender a shot as well.

Is Spybot still being updated? I recall it lagging behind quite a bit last time I used it..

Oh, and don't forget to get the Noscript extension for Firefox (tools -> Extentions -> More extensions -> Search for Noscript)

[unlovedwarrior]

whats that do?

[Raptor]

whats that do?

Is your Google button broken?  

[ravendj]

Ok I installed windows defender and activated noscript. thanks.

i'll check out avg. Norton came with the laptop and expires next year, so i'll see whether i'll continue until expiration or change soon to AVG.

[unlovedwarrior]

if its free you might as well use it

[ravendj]

yes probably the best option for now