Dot Net

I have been trying to download and run a program called Guess the Move. I had this program on my computer but was forced to wipe my hard disk and re-enter windows due to a virus. Now when I try to re-download this program I get a message saying I need Dot Net so I went to Microsoft's site and downloaded the needed program. When I tried to run it I get the following error message: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000006)" Does anyone know what to do about this? 

http://www.bluescreen-of-death.com/bsod/the-application-failed-to-initialize-properly-0xc000006.html

 ↑  ??  (just the first thing that popped up on a Google search)

I went to that site, basically they are selling a program that supposedly cures the problem with a program that scans your computer. I tried it and they came up with considerable problems but how can I have all of these problems if I just recentlly killed the hd and reinstalled windows? I wouldn't mind spending a few dollars to cure the problem but as far as this program is concerned methinks something is rotten in Denamrk. 

EDIT: I just checked the reviews for this program and their are too many negative reviews. I will not take chances with this program as some of the reviewers said it made their computers worse. 

I had this problem with a PC recently but I don't remember what caused it or how I fixed it. I may have just reloaded everything. If you haven't re-installed the program since installing .Net you should try that first. It may fix the links into .Net. Then make sure you have all the .Net programs installed. The program you're trying to run may be trying to use something in an older (or newer) version than what you have. I think it's up to .Net 4 something but all of them can be installed without interfering with each other.  You should re-install your application once the .Nets are installed so that the links are fixed.

I never trust those "Scan your PC" programs. Most are useless, some are malware. Remember, they're usually just an advertising hook designed to separate you from your money.

Gomer is right! Downloading free & even some paid programs will put malware & viruses on your computer. Even once trusted download sites are letting spware/malware to be downloaded with some programs. I don't know what antivirus program you have but, its not doing its job it seems! I hope you are not using Microsoft Security Essentials as it has a very poor protection rate.

No AV program, no matter how good, will catch all viruses. It's just as important that the user practice "safe computing".

Don't click on crap indiscriminantly. Keep your apps updated, and install security patches now, not tomorrow. It's preferable to go to official sites to update app versions.

Consider unplugging Java from your browser. Everyone here is hell-bent on reducing their Java security settings so they can play the lame computer, when they really should just unplug Java from their browser.

Also consider disabling flash, and only use it on certain sites if you really need it.

Consider installing NoScript so that javascript doesn't run rampant on all web pages.

And I hate to say it, but install Adblocker plus. Unfortunately, this bypasses the ad revenue of the web site operators, but malicious ads are so prevalent now that you really need to do this.

And don't use Internet Explorer. Just don't.

There may be other things I'm forgetting, but I think you get the idea.

P.S. Oh, and be careful about opening e-mail attachments, and have a cold backup of your hard drive(s), just in case you get hit with Cryptolocker (unless you don't care about losing all of your documents).

P.P.S. And don't operate a WinXP box on the internet after April 8, as there will be no more security patches for XP after that date. I'm sure the hackers are accumulating a nice war chest of exploits to release on April 9th, and you don't want to be caught in that firestorm.

I have finally got the program I wanted running. One of the programs I wanted was Dot Net 4. I followe Gomer Pyles suggestion and uninstalled a previous version and then installed the new one and that works. Another program I am having trouble with is Lucas Chess. I click on it and it just doesn't open up. Have tried the same approach, deleting the old version and installing the new. Didn't work. I am now using AVG antivirus and Malwarebytes. I need Java and Flash, the websites I use need these to work. As for XP hopefully AVG and  Malwarebytes will be enough to protect me. If not I will have to switch to Windows 7 or maybe Ubuntu but I will try to run XP for as long as possible. If anyone can help me get Lucas Chess to running again I would appreciate it.     

BTW, Microsoft will continue MSE signature updates for about another year and a half, but I really don't think that any AV program will be enough to protect you, because the exploits will be attacking vulnerabilities in the OS itself, not just viruses that get on your system.

Yes, never trust a free program to scan your computer, because more often than not they pop up with a bunch of scary alerts claiming that you have a bunch of viruses or malware on it, and the only way to clean it up is to download their software for $19.95.  Which then may or may not install actual malware.

Its true that no single antivirus program will catch everything but, some AV's are better than others. Avast with PUPS checked does a better job than AVG according to AV tests. AVG is a lot better than MIcrosoft Security Essentials though.

           To EscherehesE, and Gomer Pyle;   Thank you very much. This thread is a good free education. I have no problems,(at the moment), but I know squat about computers.

Before I buy a program for my computer I check out reviews on the internet whenever possible and if trial versions are available I try the trial version as well. 

If I have a problem with my PC, I go to the control pannel and under uninstall applications, I look for anything I downloaded within a week of the problem showing up.  (It's not too bad if you rarely download anything like me.)  You just go down the list and if you don't know what something is google it.  If it's from something like the Lenovo store (I guess it depends on the make of the laptop, though) then I know it's supposed to be there.  It'll take a bit of time but it's worth it in the end.  Good luck with fixing your problem.  

I love the one where you get a call from "Microsoft tech support" (not really Microsoft - it's a scammer) and they helpfully tell you that they noticed your PC is infected. To convince you, they have you pull up the event viewer to see all of the scary red X's. (There's a few other tricks they can pull.) So you can't pull out your credit card fast enough. Not only do they charge you $119.95 (or a similar amount), but now they have your credit card number. Of course, you happily agree to let them take control of your PC so they can clean your PC of the malware. Now they can do anything they want to your PC - load keyloggers, trojans, etc., so they can later scoop up more personal data. Have a nice day, from "Microsoft tech support!"