Contact Forum Editor

Send an email to our Forum Editor:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the Forum Editor know who sent the message. Both your name and email address will not be used for any other purpose.

Tech Helproom

It's free to register, to post a question or to start / join a discussion

View Forum Rules | Contact Forum Editor

 

Download problem ?? Windows xp

posty 1

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 10:50AM

Just reinstalled pc using recovery disc no problems here.

I use microsoft security essentials as my anti virus software I attempted to download windows messenger 11 and the virus software picked it up and i inadvertantly cleaned this up and when i clicked on run it states that c:documents and settings my documents/wlsesetup/web.exe is not a valid win 32 application help would be appreciated

Like this post
Thalmus

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 12:08PM

what happens if you temporarily disable you AV and try to download and run the file?

Like this post
Thalmus

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 12:14PM

Also, are you downloading it from here? click here

Like this post
posty 1

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 4:42PM

Hi thalmus yes I have tried to download it from there and get the same not a valid win 32 application,oops I cant find anywhere on microsoft security essentials to temporary disable it.

Like this post
Thalmus

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 5:29PM

Open MSE, settings tab, select realtime protection, and uncheck "turn on realtime protection".

Like this post
Thalmus

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 5:38PM

just done some checking and messenger 11 is for vista and Win 7 only. What os are you using?

Messenger 11 system requirements click here

Like this post
Thalmus

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 5:42PM

If you're using xp you'll need this version

click here

Like this post
posty 1

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 5:42PM

Hi Thalmus thanks for your help windows xp os could be my mistake can you let me have the link for the latest messenger for xp cheers.

I did disable mse but obviously if i am trying to download the wrong one then that wont work. cheers

Like this post
posty 1

Likes # 0

Posted April 6, 2011 at 5:43PM

Sorry just seen the link for xp gonna try it cheers

Like this post

Reply to this topic

This thread has been locked.



Check out PC Advisor's other tech forums

Send to a friend

Email this article to a friend or colleague:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the recipient know who sent the story. Both your name and the recipient's name and address will not be used for any other purpose.