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horseguards
2009-02-26, 03:52
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
2009-02-26, 05:15
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
2009-02-26, 19:21
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.
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
2009-02-27, 00:23
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
2009-02-27, 00:23
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
2009-02-27, 04:01
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).
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-