Hi, I am having this problem also (appcompat.txt errors). The only difference is I am not running anything out of the ordinary, just doing my webmaster thing.
My virus definitions are up to date.
Anytime I download new software programs or anything for that matter, and I try to install them I get (setup.exe has to close it has encountered a problem). I am also getting errors when I try to install Windows xp service pack three. Service pack 2 installed ok after doing it twice. Windows xp service pack three only installed 4 of the 6 componenets, two wont install.
Also getting an error that msn.msgs.msi file path doesnt exist.
And---One more error message - sprite6.exe.
I honestly am at my wits end, I have reviewed a lot of forums and microsoft faq's and solutions. I have tried two or three troubleshooting ideas from microsoft and I really don't know what the deal is.
If anyone has any probable solutions, please let me know I would greatly appreciate it as it is really hindering my progress lately. In the meantime we will be going to the PC Doctor for a check up.
Good luck to the rest of you with the same problem. If I find out anything, I'll pass it on. Please do the same.
It really seems to me that there is some kind of application file that has been hijacked or something and that it must have got by the virus protection?
Email to: rjd@icorporatesolutions.com ;(
