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windows XP pro sp2 run on my computer. When I run a particular .exe file it shows "this is not a valid win32 application". How I resolve this problem & install this .exe file? Please give me suggestion as soon as possible.
hey soumya
there could be two reasons:
either the application is corrupted
you are trying to run a DOS application which runs on Windows 98 SE or prior. Try changing the compatibility mode - Take a look at this link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx
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