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Tarron_D · 8th December 2002, 22:59

Im not sure if i can ask this here, but here it goes: When i download some programs off kazaa like games, the files are usually zip, self zip, or EXE files. My problem is that when i get a EXE file it tells me that this application is not a Win32 application. Is there a program that will read these or are they bogus files?

cmountford · 8th December 2002, 23:07

As I recall, in the Kazaa config box, there's an option that says something like "warn about bogus files." I'm not sure whether that implies that the software includes spyware or not, but if you're not worried, unchecking that box might allow you to try to use those files.

Tarron_D · 8th December 2002, 23:11

Im talking about after i download them. They usually have no icon, just the basic empty window icon. When i click on them, a error pops up telling me that they are not a valid Win32 application. Im just wondering if there is a way to open them?

cmountford · 8th December 2002, 23:17

Hmmm...What version of Windows are you running?

If the files are .zip files, then just download the evaluation version of winzip at www.winzip.com

If they're .EXE files, I'm not sure what's wrong with your computer. I assume you've been able to install other .exe files from a CD, right?

hestermofet · 8th December 2002, 23:20

Usually, they are CDROM image files. Some people rename them to ".exe" for some odd reason. Try renaming to ".iso" and burning to disc (as an image, not as a file).

If the file is 500MB or larger, I can almost guarantee you that it's a renamed iso.

Tarron_D · 8th December 2002, 23:22

How do i rename them to .iso? .exe isn't in the name, its just what my computer says the file is.

Some1 · 8th December 2002, 23:29

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How do i rename them to .iso?

go to a console window (Start -> Run -> "cmd.exe"), navigate to the directory with the file in it, then type "rename <filename>.exe <filename>.iso".

cmountford · 8th December 2002, 23:30

Again, I think it might be helpful to know what OS you have.

Okay, so what's your computer say it is? If your computer doesn't list an extension, then there's probably some setting somewhere that says "hide known file extensions" or something like that.

Tarron_D · 8th December 2002, 23:33

I don't have cmd.exe. I went to start, run, and typed it in but it couldn't find it.

Tarron_D · 8th December 2002, 23:34

I have Win98 SE. And the file is clearly an exe, as the left bar says it is, but exe isn't in the file name.

hestermofet · 8th December 2002, 23:37

Open Windows Explorer -> in the menubar, click "Tools" -> "Folder Options" -> "View" tab -> uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" -> Browse to where the files are -> change the last four characters of the filename from ".exe" to ".iso" -> check "Hide extensions for known file types" in "Folder Options" to set things back as they were

Burn to ISO image to a CD. Be sure to burn as an image, and not as a file.

cmountford · 8th December 2002, 23:42

Hmmm...Does this happen for all the files you've downloaded like that? If it's just one file, I'd be reluctant to rename it to .exe. Will it let you rename (by right-clicking the file)?

cmountford · 8th December 2002, 23:55

Sorry for that last post of mine. Hestermofet beat me to it...I was just getting there

Tarron_D · 8th December 2002, 23:55

Okay so its now an .iso file, i will burn it and see what happens. And no, this is only for some exe files i get off kazaa. If i download a file that is supposed to be an EXE file its fine, but im not sure these files are supposed to be exe, rather .iso , like Hestermofet suggested.

Some1 · 9th December 2002, 03:03

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I don't have cmd.exe. I went to start, run, and typed it in but it couldn't find it.

Hm...I'm not sure what the command is on 98SE anymore, but I think it might be "console." If not, then doing a search for "Prompt" will generally find the appropriate thing...you want the icon called "MS-DOS Prompt" or "Command Prompt," which should be located in the \windows\system directory...placing a shortcut to this file on your desktop is exceedingly useful.

8th December 2002, 22:59	#1
Tarron_D Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bensenville, Illinois. (Chicago Suburb.) Posts: 501	Question Im not sure if i can ask this here, but here it goes: When i download some programs off kazaa like games, the files are usually zip, self zip, or EXE files. My problem is that when i get a EXE file it tells me that this application is not a Win32 application. Is there a program that will read these or are they bogus files? "If everything I didn't give a shit about died, the only thing that would be left would be me, my dick, and maybe some pizza!" -Two (Visit www.ranting-gryphon.com, it rocks.)

8th December 2002, 23:07	#2
cmountford The Rapper (Major Dude) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 992	As I recall, in the Kazaa config box, there's an option that says something like "warn about bogus files." I'm not sure whether that implies that the software includes spyware or not, but if you're not worried, unchecking that box might allow you to try to use those files. I'm a DJ. You can DL my mixes free from my website: www.djcmount.com You have the right to refrain from posting unless you write in the "rap battles" thread. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court by mods.

8th December 2002, 23:11	#3
Tarron_D Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bensenville, Illinois. (Chicago Suburb.) Posts: 501	Im talking about after i download them. They usually have no icon, just the basic empty window icon. When i click on them, a error pops up telling me that they are not a valid Win32 application. Im just wondering if there is a way to open them? "If everything I didn't give a shit about died, the only thing that would be left would be me, my dick, and maybe some pizza!" -Two (Visit www.ranting-gryphon.com, it rocks.)

8th December 2002, 23:17	#4
cmountford The Rapper (Major Dude) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 992	Hmmm...What version of Windows are you running? If the files are .zip files, then just download the evaluation version of winzip at www.winzip.com If they're .EXE files, I'm not sure what's wrong with your computer. I assume you've been able to install other .exe files from a CD, right? I'm a DJ. You can DL my mixes free from my website: www.djcmount.com You have the right to refrain from posting unless you write in the "rap battles" thread. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court by mods.

8th December 2002, 23:20	#5
hestermofet Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,761	Usually, they are CDROM image files. Some people rename them to ".exe" for some odd reason. Try renaming to ".iso" and burning to disc (as an image, not as a file). If the file is 500MB or larger, I can almost guarantee you that it's a renamed iso. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned.

8th December 2002, 23:22	#6
Tarron_D Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bensenville, Illinois. (Chicago Suburb.) Posts: 501	How do i rename them to .iso? .exe isn't in the name, its just what my computer says the file is. "If everything I didn't give a shit about died, the only thing that would be left would be me, my dick, and maybe some pizza!" -Two (Visit www.ranting-gryphon.com, it rocks.)

8th December 2002, 23:30	#8
cmountford The Rapper (Major Dude) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 992	Again, I think it might be helpful to know what OS you have. Okay, so what's your computer say it is? If your computer doesn't list an extension, then there's probably some setting somewhere that says "hide known file extensions" or something like that. I'm a DJ. You can DL my mixes free from my website: www.djcmount.com You have the right to refrain from posting unless you write in the "rap battles" thread. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court by mods.

8th December 2002, 23:33	#9
Tarron_D Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bensenville, Illinois. (Chicago Suburb.) Posts: 501	I don't have cmd.exe. I went to start, run, and typed it in but it couldn't find it. "If everything I didn't give a shit about died, the only thing that would be left would be me, my dick, and maybe some pizza!" -Two (Visit www.ranting-gryphon.com, it rocks.)

8th December 2002, 23:34	#10
Tarron_D Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bensenville, Illinois. (Chicago Suburb.) Posts: 501	I have Win98 SE. And the file is clearly an exe, as the left bar says it is, but exe isn't in the file name. "If everything I didn't give a shit about died, the only thing that would be left would be me, my dick, and maybe some pizza!" -Two (Visit www.ranting-gryphon.com, it rocks.)

8th December 2002, 23:37	#11
hestermofet Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,761	Open Windows Explorer -> in the menubar, click "Tools" -> "Folder Options" -> "View" tab -> uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" -> Browse to where the files are -> change the last four characters of the filename from ".exe" to ".iso" -> check "Hide extensions for known file types" in "Folder Options" to set things back as they were Burn to ISO image to a CD. Be sure to burn as an image, and not as a file. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned.

8th December 2002, 23:42	#12
cmountford The Rapper (Major Dude) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 992	Hmmm...Does this happen for all the files you've downloaded like that? If it's just one file, I'd be reluctant to rename it to .exe. Will it let you rename (by right-clicking the file)? I'm a DJ. You can DL my mixes free from my website: www.djcmount.com You have the right to refrain from posting unless you write in the "rap battles" thread. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court by mods.

8th December 2002, 23:55	#13
cmountford The Rapper (Major Dude) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 992	Sorry for that last post of mine. Hestermofet beat me to it...I was just getting there I'm a DJ. You can DL my mixes free from my website: www.djcmount.com You have the right to refrain from posting unless you write in the "rap battles" thread. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court by mods.

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