what does it mean when it says a file is not win32 application when I try and open the file from My Computer?
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its not designed for windows i think probs for a different operating system eg linux or designed for older version on windows eg 95,98
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There might have been an error when saving the file, causing an incorrect extension.\n\nI am assuming that when you try to open it, you get a dialog box saying that Windows does not know which program to open it with.\n\nWhat ever the case, I would try saving the document, changing the name and putting ".doc" at the end. Then try opening it. I can't guarantee anything, but it's worth a try.
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Usually when an error box pops up in XP you can click somewhere to view a little more information about that error.  Check for .dll or .exe files in the details info and search your HDD for the files.  If the files exist in a certain programs folder, you know that program might be causing it and disable/un-install that program.  If you get a set of code, or a windows .exe file in the details info, you should search the Microsoft Knowledge Base for that specific error message.
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If you have a legal "code" (OEM) for your copy of Windows, and it's not used on any other computer, call up Microsoft's technical support and speak to them.\n\nThey should be able to guide you through the process to validate your copy of Windows.\n\nThis has happened to me before and my solution worked.
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Did you have MS Office as a trial version? The trial period may have expired.\n\nYou can open those files using WordPad, Notepad or Openoffice. I would recommend OpenOffice, as I am a big follower of Free Open source applications.
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It sounds like a trojan, one that causes an error in Windows loading. If you don't have an antivirus program, get one of the good free ones like Avast or AVG.\n\nThen get SpyBot and Ad-Aware from Download.com. Install all three and run all three. You can use these links to find them quickly. \n\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/1/\n\nhttp://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html\n\nhttp://www.download.com/
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you could probably buy a program that will convert that to something thing Windows could understand.  like an EXE file or something
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what where you doing when this happened? now that i see the file i dont think it's the user32 file but something that's interacting with it.
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Sounds like you're using Windows Explorer - this 'error' comes up all the time and it's quite likely it's Explorer itself that's using the file.\n\nFirst thing is to close down applications that may be using the file - eg if it's a doc file you're trying to delete then close down MS Word.  If that doesn't resolve it then close down Windows Explorer.  Rebooting the computer will do the trick but it's quicker to kill explorer by holding down CTRL, ALT and DELETE simultaneously, click the PROCESSES tab, find EXPLORER.EXE on the list, highlight/click it, click END PROCESS, say YES to the warning message.  Explorer should now be terminated.  Next click on FILE from the top menu, click NEW TASK (RUN), type in the word EXPLORER and hit enter.  Explorer should now restart and you can try deleting the file again.\n\nIf this doesn't work then reboot the computer.
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I don't think you can do it. Windows stores the association of file types (based on extensions) with applications. If your file is sometime audio and sometime video, Windows will probably not understand it and hence can not differentiate.
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application file .. humm... if it's .exe file then ...4get it...\nyou could try by rename it.. but ..seriously..\nyou better clean thouse to give life to other exe application files.. coz it will infect them in notime..\nI think saving is the best option rather taking the risks of destroying the rest so .. have a clean SWEEP.
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all files with 32 is windows system files.Try repairing windows with our windows xp cd by restarting with the windows disk and selecting repair from the setup selections.
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That's a file extension that a program called WinRAR uses. WinRAR is almost like WinZip, but a lot better. Download WinRAR and then you can extract the program and use it to its full potential.
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You can put it in your windows&#92;system32 directory and see if that helps.
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evidently it will only accept certain file types
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Your computer assigned it in error.\n\nGo to the folder again where this is happening. Click on TOOLS then FOLDER OPTIONS. Then go to File Types and make sure your folders are set to open with the correct application to fix this problem.\n\nIf you need more help, just contact me.\nDont play around with the registry unless youre a professional, you will screw up your computer and you will be worst off.\n\nDo a system restore to yesterday. It will restore it back to how it was. It usually works well if its just a small problem like youre having. Hopefully you didnt install any programs since yesterday.
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You cannot just copy the software from one computer to another, you need to install the software. When you install any software, there are many other files associated to the main .exe file to run. If those files are not found you get error messages.\n\nBut if you are getting the error message such as above "application not valid win32", that means, this particular application is actually not a valid executable file, for example try to do something like this:\n\nChoose a picture file like IMG0039.JPG and rename it to IMG0039.EXE, now double click to run this .exe file and you will get the error "application not valid win32".\n\n\nTry re-installing the application, sometimes you also get such error if the installed file is corrupted. Re-installing the application will should solve the problem and also check your computer for errors by following this:\n\nOn windows XP\n- Open My Computer, select the drive you want to check for errors, usually it is C:\n- Right click on C: then click on properties,\n- click on the tools tab and click on Check Now.