Shoutbox

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
After that install the C++ redist package.

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That's giving the exact same "invalid win32 application"..
And even after following all the other steps, It still didn't change anything..

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
Have you tried re-installing Windows, from scratch (= format, not a re-install)? I know this is a severe thing to do, but still...

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That was going to be my last resort, so haven't done so yet.

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
ou didn't messed around too much in Windows didn't you?

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Nope, the only thing i've done is the uxtheme.dll patch (which was unsuccessful anyhow)

I'm starting to think this is a problem with windows..
EDIT: going to install XP as a solution (wont be permanent, will go back to vista one time or another)
EDIT: Clean install worked.

Sorry for double post, but i thought i'd share the reply i got from MS (for future needs)

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Hi Luke,



Thank you for contacting Windows Live Messenger Technical Support. My name is Gene and I’ll be glad to assist you with your concern.



Luke, I understand that you were trying to download Windows Live Messenger and have been prompted with an error “Invalid win32 application”. I know how inconvenient this is for you. Please know that I will help resolve this issue in the quickest way possible.



To give you a heads up, the probable causes for this issue are:



-- The downloaded file may be corrupted. Try to download it again.

-- You are trying to install a 64-bit update on a 32-bit computer.



For us to resolve this issue, I will be providing you steps to properly install Windows Live Messenger. Please follow these steps:



1.  Perform a clean installation of Messenger. To do this, follow these steps: 

Microsoft Windows XP



1.  Click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK:



control appwiz.cpl 



2.  In the Add/Remove Programs window, look for and select your Messenger program. 

3.  Click Remove. 

4.  Click Yes if you are prompted to confirm. 



b. Remove the temporary files and folders from your computer:



Windows XP



1.  Click Start, click Run, type cleanmgr , and then click OK. 

2.  If you are prompted to, click C: in the Select the drive you want to clean up list, and then click OK.



Notes: If you partitioned your hard disk, the CleanMgr utility prompts you to select a drive.



The Disk Cleanup utility displays how much disk space can be released. This process can take several minutes.



3.  On the Disk Cleanup tab, make sure that the following options are selected, and then clear any other options that are selected: • Downloaded program files 

• Temporary Internet files 

• Temporary files 

• Temporary Offline files 

• Offline files 



4.  Click OK, and then click OK again. 



c. Download the latest version of Messenger.



1.  Go to http://get.live.com/messenger/overview 

2.  Click on Get it free or Download Now. 

3.  Click on Save in the file download dialog box and select the folder you wish to save the download package. 



d. Install Messenger:

1.  Right-click Start, and then click Explore. 

2.  Locate the Messenger Setup file that you saved in step 3. 

3.  For a list of setup package names for each operating system, see the following lists:



Set up package for Windows Live Messenger

• Install_Messenger.exe with Widnows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 



4.  Double-click the Messenger Setup file for your operating system to install Messenger. 



I hope these steps resolve your concern with Windows Live Messenger. If you need further assistance, you may contact us at http://support.live.com. For additional information and self-help instructions, visit https://account.live.com/HelpCentral.aspx and choose “Windows Live Messenger” from the drop-menu.



Thank you for contacting Windows Live Messenger Technical Support. Have a great day.



Sincerely,



Gene

Windows Live Messenger Technical Support.

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