I have tried 2 times now, once with save and once with run, to install Adaware. I get this msg:
C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\content.IE5\HR1XCM2X\aawsepersonal(1).exe is not a valid Win32 application
I have a new Compaq Presario and have Window XP. Can you pls help? thanks

Clear your internet cache and re-download ad-aware, your first download was corrupted and your second attempt retreved the corrupted copy from the cache.