I have used 2007 with no issues. I tried to install the new 2008 edition today and get the 'not a valid' message. I'm using Windows xp, professional, 2002, service pack 2. The security system is AVG7.5
Ad-Aware 2008 failure to install
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, May 22 2008 04:28 PM
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Posted 22 May 2008 - 04:32 PM
I forgot to add that I did de-install the 2007 version first.I have used 2007 with no issues. I tried to install the new 2008 edition today and get the 'not a valid' message. I'm using Windows xp, professional, 2002, service pack 2. The security system is AVG7.5
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Posted 23 May 2008 - 08:34 PM
It sounds like you got a corrupted download. Could you try downloading it again (save the file to your desktop to install it from there)
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Posted 24 May 2008 - 12:31 PM
When I tried to install is I got a message that reads "(null) is not a valid win32 application". One of the selling points of 2008 is that it's 64-bit. Someone told me that I was likely running a 32-bit operating system (windows XP, home edition, v 2002, service pack 2).
The Ad-aware SE is now out-of-date, I can't download 2007 & can't install 2008. Any suggestions?
The Ad-aware SE is now out-of-date, I can't download 2007 & can't install 2008. Any suggestions?
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Posted 24 May 2008 - 01:01 PM
Hello,
I doubt you have a 64bit system (you would know this if you were). The new version is simply compatible now for 64bit systems where it was not before and it is still 32bit compatible as most systems today are still 32 bit - so that is not your problem (64bit vs 32bit is not a factor with your install problem).
The error message you are getting is common if:
1. The installer file is corrupted
2. Sometimes you'll get that message if malware is active your machine and blocking Ad-Aware
Did you try deleting the installer file you had and downloading a fresh one? Where are you getting the download from?
I doubt you have a 64bit system (you would know this if you were). The new version is simply compatible now for 64bit systems where it was not before and it is still 32bit compatible as most systems today are still 32 bit - so that is not your problem (64bit vs 32bit is not a factor with your install problem).
The error message you are getting is common if:
1. The installer file is corrupted
2. Sometimes you'll get that message if malware is active your machine and blocking Ad-Aware
Did you try deleting the installer file you had and downloading a fresh one? Where are you getting the download from?
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Posted 25 May 2008 - 05:18 PM
Mod Edit. Have now split the topic. So that this remains open for original topic starter.
Edited by casey_boy, 26 May 2008 - 09:31 AM.
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Posted 26 May 2008 - 01:15 AM
Reopened by request 
@ rondetto,
No problem - easy for any of us to get confused, including me!
Does that mean you got it working ok now? I'm thinking yes - if so great.
There were some others in this thread still had not reported in if resolved or not.
@ rondetto,
No problem - easy for any of us to get confused, including me!
Does that mean you got it working ok now? I'm thinking yes - if so great.
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