Re: '%1 is not a valid Win32 application'

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Thanks.
I've pretty much tried all your suggestions (beelow). but still no luck.

"Jon Kennedy" wrote:

> If this error is only occurring when trying to install the HP printer
> software/drives, contact HP Support:
> http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html?pageDisplay=support
>
> If this error comes up when trying to start or install any .exe program,
> that could be indicative of a virus or a registry corruption.
>
> online virus scans:
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
> http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/license.php
> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp
> http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
> http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
> http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus
> http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
>
>
> You cannot start programs when your computer is infected with the SirCam
> virus
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q311446
>
> You Are Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310585
>
> It could also be caused by a damaged installation of your HP program.
> Uninstall using the uninstaller on the HP CD, then reinstall.
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&lang=en&cc=us&product=421991&dlc=en&docname=c00227701#N10073
> Clean the installation media (CD) and the drive. If after cleaning the
> problem still arises, contact the HP support department to arrange a
> replacement CD, or download the drivers and other software from HP.
> --
>
> Jon R. Kennedy
> Charlotte, NC, USA
> jkennedy2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> "BACKDRAFT" <BACKDRAFT@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:7ACC0F66-247A-4B28-A04C-5555A4DD6EB0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Had to get new hp printer due to it not working any more because of
> > cartridge
> > problem. got a new hp office jet 6210 all-in-one and try to put software
> > in
> > and this error came up.'%1 is not a valid Win32 application' , talked to
> > every tech out ther and noone can help. have been to every site out ther
> > to
> > try and figure it out and can't can some on eplease help me? Is it my OS
> > or
> > IE that has gone bad? any help is good!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > P.S.
>
>
.



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