Win32 Application Problem??

RightlyRandom

Ok, so laptop was severely slow n no matter how many programs n stuff i deleted nothing worked, so decided to start from scratch completely wiped my laptop n re-installed my OS Windows7 32-bit..
Everything has been grand n as i've guessed it has helped speed up my laptop n also got rid of a lot of sh*t i didn't use any more.
Anyway i'm now here trying to re install iTunes n MSN messenger n i keep getting a message telling me 'C:\Users\RightlyRandom\Downloads\iTunes.exe is not a valid Win32 Application.'
I've no idea how to fix this problem, googled it to see could i find anything to help but i'm at a loss.. so ya.. anyone here that can help me out? I'd greatly appreciate your help n advice
Oh also remember, i'm basically a computer noob.. so simple steps to figure this out so i don't get all confused haha.
Thanks.

chin_grin

Should help.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/windows-7-and-exe-is-not-a-valid-win-32/8f8c4d85-5015-47ec-82d1-5d0ebe7a8bd4

RightlyRandom

Tried everything on that link.. still nothing!? I've also scanned and run a compatibility test on the program i'm trying to download.. everything seems ok, still get the Win32 message tho. So annoying at this stage.. I'll keep trying 'till i figure something out anyway.
Thanks for your reply.

Sean^DCT4

This is a bit of a stretch.. I have seen something like this before, it turned out that the person renamed their c:\Users\USERNAME\ folder in Windows Explorer. Or renamed the User Account in a non-conventional way.

I think I created a new account with administrative access or I re-installed Windows. Sorry it was a while ago, can't remember them all..