the application can't be executed

[montanagirl]

HELP!  I am also getting the message, "the application cannot be executed.  The ...... file is infected.  Do you want to activate your antivirus?"  My antivirus recently expired and I want to download another recommended one - AVAST.  However, I can't get online to download it no matter how I try.  The message tells me it is unsafe to do so and won't let me do anything.   I read the two other entries on this same subject and the posts from Super Dave.  Wasn't sure I might be able to solve my problem in a similar way and need more advice.  Would appreciate any help!  Thanks!

[harry 48]

have you access to another pc/laptop

[montanagirl]

I have access to my mac laptop but my other computer that I'm having problems with is a Dell pc so they aren't compatible-right?

[Allan]

Doesn't matter. Download Avast to your Mac, transfer it via usb drive or cd to the Dell, and run a scan

[montanagirl]

Thanks. I will try that right now and let you know.

[harry 48]

Doesn't matter. Download Avast to your Mac, transfer it via usb drive or cd to the Dell, and run a scan

thanks allan , thats why i asked the question for that to be done 

[montanagirl]

Allan and Harry,
When I download the Avast, i get this message.
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[harry 48]

http://www.free-av.com/

try this instead

[montanagirl]

I tried downloading the new one and got the msg. "This program must be run under Win32." When I downloaded Avast onto my mac the message I got was "can't be run in dos". I think I will go to my son in laws and try downloading avast from his pc onto my usb and then try it on my Dell.  Thanks for your help-I'll be in touch!

[BC_Programmer]

There is often confusion over exactly what "download" means. Many people seem to believe that "downloading" something to their PC is installing it. However, it is merely copying it. In this case, you download the AV to your Mac; and then copy that file to a USB drive for  installation on your PC.

The errors you are receiving are because you are trying to Run it; Macs cannot run windows software.