Code 193

[horseguards]

Spybot stopped working so I deleted it and downloaded the latest version.

I can't install it - I receive the message

"Unable to execute file: c:\...SpybotSD.exe

CreateProcess failed; code 193.

%1 is not a valid Win32 appliation."

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

Grant.

[drragostea]

Hello Grant. Welcome.

Can we assume that Spybot-Search&Destroy was not successfully installed? Can you try renaming the .exe installer and then install from there? Are you having any malware infection symptoms?

[horseguards]

Hello Drragostea,

Thank you for the welcome.

Spybot didn’t install.

Earlier today I ran Uniblue Spy Eraser and it picked up Win32.Bogle.E, which was then removed (presumably).

I’ve just downloaded and installed PC Tools Anti Virus. However, when started, received message:

“PCTVAV.exe is not a valid Win32 application”

but Task Manager shows PCTAVSvc.exe as running.

Prior to the message in the original post above, Ccleaner wouldn't open, so I deleted it, downloaded the latest version and it runs fine.

A few months ago I had a major problem with malware/virus (forgot the name - something win) which necessitated reformatting the hard drive and re-installing the OS. Suspicions were aroused by all anti-virus/malware prog’s refusing to open and the cpu running at a constant 25% capacity.

I did as you suggested above but in vain.


Grant.

[Matt]

Hi horseguards,

please try to install one of the following Anti-Virus tools (all freeware)

Avira Anti-Vir (http://www.filehippo.com/download_antivir/download/503c09f166410b8252bb87f71ea1a605/)
Avast (http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/download/85741ee011405530bf8522816c8916bb/)
AVG (http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/download/e2cbc0ff3905896d8922da6f70849929/)


if you haven't already installed another one.

Which firewall do you use?

Please try to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from here (http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button). Install it, update it and run a full scan.

If all this doesn't help you, please read the thread "BEFORE you POST"(READ this Procedure BEFORE Requesting Assistance) (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288), follow the instructions and open your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22)where a security expert can help you. ;)

Best regards,
-Matt-

[horseguards]

Hello Matt,

I installed your suggestions (ex AVG) including Malwarebyte.

Frightening at what was revealed ie overlooked/undetected by my current prog’s – Cclear, SpyEraser, , RegCure and Spybot (before I lost it).

Malwarebyte detected items which caused a re-install mentioned in the post above:

srosa in the registry
wintems.exe in windows\system32
m in Documents and settings\Grant\Application Data\

However, Avira Antivir managed to detected others missed by Malwarebyte:

mset2.exe (the TR/ATRAPS.Gen Trojan)

Setup.exe (from a downloaded zip file containing recognition pattern WORM/P2P.Kapucen.Gen).

Following the all-clear, I rebooted and did a final scan with Antvir, Malwarebyte, Spybot, Cclear, and Threatfire. Seems everything is OK, now.

Thank you for your advice, Matt. You saved my skin, and strengthened Anglo-Austro relations.

Regards,

Grant.

[horseguards]

Hello Matt,

I installed your suggestions (ex AVG) including Malwarebyte.

Frightening at what was revealed ie overlooked/undetected by my current prog’s – Cclear, SpyEraser, RegCure and Spybot (before I lost it).

Malwarebyte detected items which caused a re-install mentioned in the post above:

srosa in the registry
wintems.exe in windows\system32
m in Documents and settings\Grant\Application Data\

However, Avira Antivir managed to detected others missed by Malwarebyte:

mset2.exe (the TR/ATRAPS.Gen Trojan)

Setup.exe (from a downloaded zip file containing recognition pattern WORM/P2P.Kapucen.Gen).

Following the all-clear, I rebooted and did a final scan with Antvir, Malwarebyte, Spybot, Cclear, and Threatfire. Seems everything is OK, now.

Thank you for your advice, Matt. You saved my skin, and strengthened Anglo-Austro relations.

Regards,

Grant.

[drragostea]

Hope you got it cleared up Grant. I'm sure malware won't be bothering you when you got those tools that -Matt- suggested.

Users usually received that error about the application not being a Win32 because a malware component is disabling it from starting up. Either that error or the problem does not popup at all.

I hope they're able to open now with no problems (CCleaner and Spybot-Search&Destroy).

[Matt]

Hi horseguards,

I'm happy that I could help you a little bit. :)

You've forgotten to answer this little question:
Which firewall do you use? ;)

Moreover, please make sure, that your Adobe Reader and Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE)-version are up-to-date. Some Malware use security problems from older versions to attack your computer. If theese tools aren't up-to-date, please un-install the old versions and after that install the new ones which you can get from here:
Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) (http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp)
Adobe Reader (http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/) (Please dis-able Java in Adobe Reader until you'll get an Update from Adobe)

At least, now you should have installed on your computer:

Firewall, like ZoneAlarm or Comodo Internet Security
Anti-virus, like Avira Anti-Vir
Anti-Spyware, like Spybot, SpywareBlaster and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware


Everything ok now?

And don't forget: Update, update, update... especially your security tools and your operating system ;)

Best regards,
-Matt-