Inactive TFC is not a valid Win32 application

[Malsh]

My computer has started running slower after my Trend Micro Anti virus program subscription ran out. While Googling a few processes from my task manager to see what they where and if the files where in the right place I found that Spy Bot S&D had been placed on my computer without me putting it there so I started to worry a little bit. I ran across your 8 step guide to removing viruses and malware. After I am now trying to perform step 2 but when I open the downloaded TFC.exe file I am receiving C:\username\downloads\TFC.exe is not a valid Win32 application error.

I Tried Deleting, re-downloading, and then pulling the file to the desktop but that was also no good.

My OS is Windows 7.

 

[Broni]

Welcome aboard

Please, observe following rules:

• Read all of my instructions very carefully. Your mistakes during cleaning process may have very serious consequences, like unbootable computer.
• If you're stuck, or you're not sure about certain step, always ask before doing anything else.
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Run this instead of TFC....

Download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.

Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Unselect Cookies.
Click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox browser
Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
Unselect Cookies.
Click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Opera browser
Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
Unselect Cookies.
Click the Empty Selected button.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.