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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: montanagirl on January 03, 2010, 08:38:36 AM

Title: the application can't be executed
Post by: montanagirl on January 03, 2010, 08:38:36 AM

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!

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: harry 48 on January 03, 2010, 08:47:17 AM

have you access to another pc/laptop

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: montanagirl on January 03, 2010, 08:54:43 AM

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?

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: Allan on January 03, 2010, 08:58:53 AM

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

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: montanagirl on January 03, 2010, 09:02:15 AM

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

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: harry 48 on January 03, 2010, 09:08:52 AM

Quote from: Allan on January 03, 2010, 08:58:53 AM

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  ::)

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: montanagirl on January 03, 2010, 09:12:46 AM

Allan and Harry,
When I download the Avast, i get this message.
MZê

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: harry 48 on January 03, 2010, 09:34:54 AM

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

try this instead

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: montanagirl on January 03, 2010, 09:46:20 AM

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!

Title: Re: the application can't be executed
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 03, 2010, 01:31:33 PM

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.