I get the following error when I try to auto-run the May 2006 `Evaluations`
DVD (number 0429.01-English language):
`D:\ is not a valid Win32 application.`
D:\ is the DVD drive in my system.All other DVDs play well.I received this
DVD as part of my single-user Technet Plus subscription.
How do I get around this error and make the DVD autoplay?
I use Microsoft Windows XP Professional with service pack 2 as my operating
system,daily updated with Microsoft Update.As of this time,all
high-priority/recommended updates,optional software updates,optional hardware
updates and beta softwares available through Microsoft update are
installed,except for Visual Studio 2005 express editions service pack 1.No
update is available for Windows XP for my system.
My D.V.D. drive is a `Lite-On` internal half...

Clean the DVD and/or the DVD drive.

Not a valid win32 application
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000726.htm

CD / DVD cleaning
http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm#05

CD-ROM or other disc drive cleaning
http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm#04

Start | Run | Type: D: | Click OK and navigate to the autplay or autorun.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:5193740A-0B9C-4D9D-AEB2-C216E2E1CDC7@microsoft.com,
Hiren Mehta hunted and pecked:

Hello Hiren,

Thank you for using newsgroup!

Based on your description, to provide further effective assistance, could
you help me confirm the following information so that we can narrow down
the issue?

Does the issue occur on all CDs, DVDs, and flash media cards or all other
removable storage devices?

For the current situation, I'd like to provide you with the following
general troubleshoot steps to see if the AutoPlay feature works.

Step1. Restore defaults of AutoPlay
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1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
2. Under Devices with Removable Storage, right-click the device that you
want, and then click Properties.
Note: The removable storage device must be inserted in your computer to
appear in My Computer.
3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then click Restore Defaults button.
4. Test the issue again.

Try browsing the DVD files and taking a look at the autorun file in the
root directory of the DVD. Take a look at the file it is attempting to
run and see if you can run it manually.

Hiren Mehta wrote:

autoplay.exe is not a valid Win32 application
when ever i try to play any sims or command and conquer game i get this
error message.
i even bought brand new discs and i still get the same message.
these games used to work now they dont.
i ran it in safe mode and it says the administrator will not allow this to
be installed or read or something like that.
I have tried everything.
please help
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please help

""Ken Zhao [MSFT]"" wrote: