"not valid win32 application" error

I have just downloaded Office STD 2003 on to relativly new laptop to read
some word docs sent to me. when I click on the exe file to launch the install
it shows the above error. Does anyone know who to avoid or fix this problem.
I am running XP o/s on my com.

Many thanks in advance

Simon

You may have a damaged download. Try it again.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, Aussie Si asked:

| I have just downloaded Office STD 2003 on to relativly new laptop to
| read some word docs sent to me. when I click on the exe file to
| launch the install it shows the above error. Does anyone know who to
| avoid or fix this problem. I am running XP o/s on my com.
|
| Many thanks in advance
|
| Simon

Thank you, will do...


"Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

You may have a damaged download. Try it again.

--�
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After furious head scratching, Aussie Si asked:

| I have just downloaded Office STD 2003 on to relativly new laptop to
| read some word docs sent to me. when I click on the exe file to
| launch the install it shows the above error. Does anyone know who to
| avoid or fix this problem. I am running XP o/s on my com.
|
| Many thanks in advance
|
| Simon

Mine does the same thing and there is nothing wrong with the download as it
work if I open them in Word and not from the Explorer windows (My Docs, My
computer etc...)


"Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

You may have a damaged download. Try it again.

--�
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After furious head scratching, Aussie Si asked:

| I have just downloaded Office STD 2003 on to relativly new laptop to
| read some word docs sent to me. when I click on the exe file to
| launch the install it shows the above error. Does anyone know who to
| avoid or fix this problem. I am running XP o/s on my com.
|
| Many thanks in advance
|
| Simon