msnmsgr.exe - Bad Image ?????? Help!!!

[lisaD]

Hi

 

My computer recently caught what they call the 'Facebook virus' where it downloads an antivirus program u cant get rid of & causes lots of problems. Anyway ive had the virus removed and all seems to be ok apart from my MSN messenger, i cant get it back i have tried reinstalling it but just keep getting the following message:

 

msnmsgr.exe - Bad Image

The application or DLL C:\program files\windows live\messenger\MSIMG32.dll is not a valid windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette.

 

I have tried going to msn help, but there is nothing about this mesage on there, im guessing there is still a problem with my computer, but i dont know how to fix it!!

 

Can someone please help, as i have a few friends on msn that im missing. I'am using windows messenger for now but think thats rubbish:(

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thank you

:)

[lisaD]

Hi

 

My computer recently caught what they call the 'Facebook virus' where it downloads an antivirus program u cant get rid of & causes lots of problems. Anyway ive had the virus removed and all seems to be ok apart from my MSN messenger, i cant get it back i have tried reinstalling it but just keep getting the following message:

 

msnmsgr.exe - Bad Image

The application or DLL C:\program files\windows live\messenger\MSIMG32.dll is not a valid windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette.

 

I have tried going to msn help, but there is nothing about this mesage on there, im guessing there is still a problem with my computer, but i dont know how to fix it!!

 

Can someone please help, as i have a few friends on msn that im missing. I'am using windows messenger for now but think thats rubbish:(

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thank you

:)

[lisaD]

Hi

 

My computer recently caught what they call the 'Facebook virus' where it downloads an antivirus program u cant get rid of & causes lots of problems. Anyway ive had the virus removed and all seems to be ok apart from my MSN messenger, i cant get it back i have tried reinstalling it but just keep getting the following message:

 

msnmsgr.exe - Bad Image

The application or DLL C:\program files\windows live\messenger\MSIMG32.dll is not a valid windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette.

 

I have tried going to msn help, but there is nothing about this mesage on there, im guessing there is still a problem with my computer, but i dont know how to fix it!!

 

Can someone please help, as i have a few friends on msn that im missing. I'am using windows messenger for now but think thats rubbish:(

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thank you

:)

[RandyL]

Hi Lisa;

 

First of all you need to be positive that your system is clean. Before doing anything else please folllow all the steps in our guide below.

 

The next thing I would ask is what version of Messenger you are trying to install? MSN Messenger is no longer supported. Windows Live Messenger is the one you should be using.

 

Manually removing the old remnants after uninstalling might work but first things first.

 

 

Your computer may still be infected with Malware. Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a combination of the words malicious and software. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.

 

It is in your best interest to note the following:

1. Please disable your resident security applications (such as AVG, Spybot, WinPatrol, etc.) before performing the below procedure so that they do not interfere with the process.
   
2. Perform all the steps in the order listed to avoid any conflicts.
   
3. If unsure, please stop and voice your doubts.
   
4. You might be required to go offline during the disinfection process. Therefore, it is recommended to print off the instructions below for ease of reference.
   

If you stick to the above guidelines, all should go smoothly.

 

================================================

STEP 1

1. Download ATF-Cleaner by Atribune.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click on the file to run the program.
   
4. On the Main tab, check the Select All button.
   
5. Next, click on the Firefox tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Firefox, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
6. Now, click on the Opera tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Opera, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
7. Press the Empty Selected button and click OK to acknowledge the corresponding prompt.
   
8. Click on the Exit button to quit the program.
   

================================================

STEP 2

1. Please click here to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. At the end, make sure a check mark is placed next to:
   1. 
      
   2. Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      
   3. Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      

[*]Click Finish.

[*]The program will download and update itself if it finds the necessity to do so. Please allow this.

[*]Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.

 

Note: Depending on your computer specifications, the scan may take some time to complete. Please wait patiently and do not interrupt the process.

[*]When the scan is complete, click OK, and then Show Results to view the results.

[*]Make sure that every entry is selected, and click Remove Selected.

[*]Restart your computer.

================================================

STEP 3

1. Please click here to download SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Version).
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
   
5. Under Configuration and Preferences, click the Preferences button.
   
6. Click the Scanning Control tab.
   
7. Under Scanner Options make sure the following fields checked:

   [*]Click the Close button to leave the control center screen.

   [*]On the main screen, under Scan for Harmful Software click Scan your computer.

   [*]On the left, make sure you check mark C:\Fixed Drive.

   [*]On the right, under Complete Scan, choose Perform Complete Scan.

   [*]Click Next to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.

   [*]After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click OK.

   [*]Make sure every entry has a check mark next to it and click Next.

   [*]A notification will appear that Quarantine and Removal is Complete. Click OK and then Finish to return to the main menu.

   [*]Restart your computer.

   ================================================

   STEP 4
   1. Please visit the ESET Online Scanner, using Internet Explorer to initiate the scan.
       
      Note: If you are running Windows Vista, then you will need Administrative privileges to complete the latter part of the procedure. To do so, right-click on the Internet Explorer icon in the Start Menu and select the Run As Administrator option in the shell context menu.
      
   2. Check mark the YES, I accept the Terms of Use box.
      
   3. Click the Start button.
      
   4. Click the Install button on the following screen.
      
   5. Click Start. This will will initialize and update the scanner engine.
      
   6. Check mark the box beside Remove found threats.
      
   7. Click the Scan button. This will start the scan. Please be patient while it is in progress.
      
   8. Restart your computer.
      

   ================================================

   STEP 5
   1. Click on Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and select System Restore.
      
   2. Choose the radio button marked Create a Restore Point on the first screen and click Next. Give the restore point a name then click Create. The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a note of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
      
   3. Next, click on Start > Run, type Cleanmgr and click on OK.
      
   4. Click on the More Options tab.
      
   5. Click the Clean Up button in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the most recent one.
      

   This will remove any infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in "System Restore" are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only foolproof way to ensure the deletion of those files.

    

   Note: Please don't use it on a regular basis as this will clear all previous restore points. The feature might be very useful to revert your computer to working condition if something goes wrong.

    

   Re-enable all your security applications and please return here and tell us how the computer seems to be operating.

    

   Happy Safe Computing!

    

   -- Goku

Close browsers before scanning
Scan for tracking cookies
Terminate memory threats before quarantining

[RandyL]

Hi Lisa;

 

First of all you need to be positive that your system is clean. Before doing anything else please folllow all the steps in our guide below.

 

The next thing I would ask is what version of Messenger you are trying to install? MSN Messenger is no longer supported. Windows Live Messenger is the one you should be using.

 

Manually removing the old remnants after uninstalling might work but first things first.

 

 

Your computer may still be infected with Malware. Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a combination of the words malicious and software. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.

 

It is in your best interest to note the following:

1. Please disable your resident security applications (such as AVG, Spybot, WinPatrol, etc.) before performing the below procedure so that they do not interfere with the process.
   
2. Perform all the steps in the order listed to avoid any conflicts.
   
3. If unsure, please stop and voice your doubts.
   
4. You might be required to go offline during the disinfection process. Therefore, it is recommended to print off the instructions below for ease of reference.
   

If you stick to the above guidelines, all should go smoothly.

 

================================================

STEP 1

1. Download ATF-Cleaner by Atribune.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click on the file to run the program.
   
4. On the Main tab, check the Select All button.
   
5. Next, click on the Firefox tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Firefox, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
6. Now, click on the Opera tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Opera, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
7. Press the Empty Selected button and click OK to acknowledge the corresponding prompt.
   
8. Click on the Exit button to quit the program.
   

================================================

STEP 2

1. Please click here to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. At the end, make sure a check mark is placed next to:
   1. 
      
   2. Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      
   3. Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      

[*]Click Finish.

[*]The program will download and update itself if it finds the necessity to do so. Please allow this.

[*]Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.

 

Note: Depending on your computer specifications, the scan may take some time to complete. Please wait patiently and do not interrupt the process.

[*]When the scan is complete, click OK, and then Show Results to view the results.

[*]Make sure that every entry is selected, and click Remove Selected.

[*]Restart your computer.

================================================

STEP 3

1. Please click here to download SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Version).
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
   
5. Under Configuration and Preferences, click the Preferences button.
   
6. Click the Scanning Control tab.
   
7. Under Scanner Options make sure the following fields checked:

   [*]Click the Close button to leave the control center screen.

   [*]On the main screen, under Scan for Harmful Software click Scan your computer.

   [*]On the left, make sure you check mark C:\Fixed Drive.

   [*]On the right, under Complete Scan, choose Perform Complete Scan.

   [*]Click Next to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.

   [*]After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click OK.

   [*]Make sure every entry has a check mark next to it and click Next.

   [*]A notification will appear that Quarantine and Removal is Complete. Click OK and then Finish to return to the main menu.

   [*]Restart your computer.

   ================================================

   STEP 4
   1. Please visit the ESET Online Scanner, using Internet Explorer to initiate the scan.
       
      Note: If you are running Windows Vista, then you will need Administrative privileges to complete the latter part of the procedure. To do so, right-click on the Internet Explorer icon in the Start Menu and select the Run As Administrator option in the shell context menu.
      
   2. Check mark the YES, I accept the Terms of Use box.
      
   3. Click the Start button.
      
   4. Click the Install button on the following screen.
      
   5. Click Start. This will will initialize and update the scanner engine.
      
   6. Check mark the box beside Remove found threats.
      
   7. Click the Scan button. This will start the scan. Please be patient while it is in progress.
      
   8. Restart your computer.
      

   ================================================

   STEP 5
   1. Click on Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and select System Restore.
      
   2. Choose the radio button marked Create a Restore Point on the first screen and click Next. Give the restore point a name then click Create. The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a note of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
      
   3. Next, click on Start > Run, type Cleanmgr and click on OK.
      
   4. Click on the More Options tab.
      
   5. Click the Clean Up button in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the most recent one.
      

   This will remove any infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in "System Restore" are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only foolproof way to ensure the deletion of those files.

    

   Note: Please don't use it on a regular basis as this will clear all previous restore points. The feature might be very useful to revert your computer to working condition if something goes wrong.

    

   Re-enable all your security applications and please return here and tell us how the computer seems to be operating.

    

   Happy Safe Computing!

    

   -- Goku

Close browsers before scanning
Scan for tracking cookies
Terminate memory threats before quarantining

[RandyL]

Hi Lisa;

 

First of all you need to be positive that your system is clean. Before doing anything else please folllow all the steps in our guide below.

 

The next thing I would ask is what version of Messenger you are trying to install? MSN Messenger is no longer supported. Windows Live Messenger is the one you should be using.

 

Manually removing the old remnants after uninstalling might work but first things first.

 

 

Your computer may still be infected with Malware. Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a combination of the words malicious and software. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.

 

It is in your best interest to note the following:

1. Please disable your resident security applications (such as AVG, Spybot, WinPatrol, etc.) before performing the below procedure so that they do not interfere with the process.
   
2. Perform all the steps in the order listed to avoid any conflicts.
   
3. If unsure, please stop and voice your doubts.
   
4. You might be required to go offline during the disinfection process. Therefore, it is recommended to print off the instructions below for ease of reference.
   

If you stick to the above guidelines, all should go smoothly.

 

================================================

STEP 1

1. Download ATF-Cleaner by Atribune.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click on the file to run the program.
   
4. On the Main tab, check the Select All button.
   
5. Next, click on the Firefox tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Firefox, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
6. Now, click on the Opera tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Opera, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
7. Press the Empty Selected button and click OK to acknowledge the corresponding prompt.
   
8. Click on the Exit button to quit the program.
   

================================================

STEP 2

1. Please click here to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. At the end, make sure a check mark is placed next to:
   1. 
      
   2. Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      
   3. Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      

[*]Click Finish.

[*]The program will download and update itself if it finds the necessity to do so. Please allow this.

[*]Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.

 

Note: Depending on your computer specifications, the scan may take some time to complete. Please wait patiently and do not interrupt the process.

[*]When the scan is complete, click OK, and then Show Results to view the results.

[*]Make sure that every entry is selected, and click Remove Selected.

[*]Restart your computer.

================================================

STEP 3

1. Please click here to download SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Version).
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
   
5. Under Configuration and Preferences, click the Preferences button.
   
6. Click the Scanning Control tab.
   
7. Under Scanner Options make sure the following fields checked:

   [*]Click the Close button to leave the control center screen.

   [*]On the main screen, under Scan for Harmful Software click Scan your computer.

   [*]On the left, make sure you check mark C:\Fixed Drive.

   [*]On the right, under Complete Scan, choose Perform Complete Scan.

   [*]Click Next to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.

   [*]After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click OK.

   [*]Make sure every entry has a check mark next to it and click Next.

   [*]A notification will appear that Quarantine and Removal is Complete. Click OK and then Finish to return to the main menu.

   [*]Restart your computer.

   ================================================

   STEP 4
   1. Please visit the ESET Online Scanner, using Internet Explorer to initiate the scan.
       
      Note: If you are running Windows Vista, then you will need Administrative privileges to complete the latter part of the procedure. To do so, right-click on the Internet Explorer icon in the Start Menu and select the Run As Administrator option in the shell context menu.
      
   2. Check mark the YES, I accept the Terms of Use box.
      
   3. Click the Start button.
      
   4. Click the Install button on the following screen.
      
   5. Click Start. This will will initialize and update the scanner engine.
      
   6. Check mark the box beside Remove found threats.
      
   7. Click the Scan button. This will start the scan. Please be patient while it is in progress.
      
   8. Restart your computer.
      

   ================================================

   STEP 5
   1. Click on Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and select System Restore.
      
   2. Choose the radio button marked Create a Restore Point on the first screen and click Next. Give the restore point a name then click Create. The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a note of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
      
   3. Next, click on Start > Run, type Cleanmgr and click on OK.
      
   4. Click on the More Options tab.
      
   5. Click the Clean Up button in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the most recent one.
      

   This will remove any infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in "System Restore" are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only foolproof way to ensure the deletion of those files.

    

   Note: Please don't use it on a regular basis as this will clear all previous restore points. The feature might be very useful to revert your computer to working condition if something goes wrong.

    

   Re-enable all your security applications and please return here and tell us how the computer seems to be operating.

    

   Happy Safe Computing!

    

   -- Goku

Close browsers before scanning
Scan for tracking cookies
Terminate memory threats before quarantining

[DirtyPolo]

Hey lisa,

 

Follow our proceedure given by RandyL

 

It is extremly effective for getting rid of malware and viruses.

 

After following the steps, uninstall MSN Messenger then reinstall it again.

 

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/../../images/additional-smilies/thumb.gif

[DirtyPolo]

Hey lisa,

 

Follow our proceedure given by RandyL

 

It is extremly effective for getting rid of malware and viruses.

 

After following the steps, uninstall MSN Messenger then reinstall it again.

 

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/../../images/additional-smilies/thumb.gif

[DirtyPolo]

Hey lisa,

 

Follow our proceedure given by RandyL

 

It is extremly effective for getting rid of malware and viruses.

 

After following the steps, uninstall MSN Messenger then reinstall it again.

 

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/../../images/additional-smilies/thumb.gif

[lisaD]

Still displaying the same message

 

Hi

 

I have followed the procedure step by step, then uninstalled windows live & reinstalled it and its still saying the same message :mad:

 

I really dont know what to do now.....please help!

 

Thank you

Lisa

[lisaD]

Still displaying the same message

 

Hi

 

I have followed the procedure step by step, then uninstalled windows live & reinstalled it and its still saying the same message :mad:

 

I really dont know what to do now.....please help!

 

Thank you

Lisa

[lisaD]

Still displaying the same message

 

Hi

 

I have followed the procedure step by step, then uninstalled windows live & reinstalled it and its still saying the same message :mad:

 

I really dont know what to do now.....please help!

 

Thank you

Lisa

[DirtyPolo]

Hey lisa, I've just looked around and found this link here:

CookieRevised's reply to Error Message When Installing

 

I would explain it in this post but it links to other threads etc.

 

Please follow the instructions given on there and tell us how you get on :)

 

I siggest you use the "short method" first which is at the bottom of that post before trying the long method.

[DirtyPolo]

Hey lisa, I've just looked around and found this link here:

CookieRevised's reply to Error Message When Installing

 

I would explain it in this post but it links to other threads etc.

 

Please follow the instructions given on there and tell us how you get on :)

 

I siggest you use the "short method" first which is at the bottom of that post before trying the long method.

[DirtyPolo]

Hey lisa, I've just looked around and found this link here:

CookieRevised's reply to Error Message When Installing

 

I would explain it in this post but it links to other threads etc.

 

Please follow the instructions given on there and tell us how you get on :)

 

I siggest you use the "short method" first which is at the bottom of that post before trying the long method.

[lisaD]

Hi

 

Thank you sooo much, that seems to of worked it has installed messenger plus no probs!

 

Thanks again for your help, im sure i will be back if i hve any further problems

 

:) thanx again :)

[lisaD]

Hi

 

Thank you sooo much, that seems to of worked it has installed messenger plus no probs!

 

Thanks again for your help, im sure i will be back if i hve any further problems

 

:) thanx again :)

[lisaD]

Hi

 

Thank you sooo much, that seems to of worked it has installed messenger plus no probs!

 

Thanks again for your help, im sure i will be back if i hve any further problems

 

:) thanx again :)

[Match]

I like posts like that, but it would be much nicer if you just popped back every now and then and said hi I've no problems :)

[lisaD]

Hi match

 

yeah i will do :) so glad i found this site its very helpful. I will introduce myself on the other forum.

 

:)

[RandyL]

Basically the link provided instructs to remove the remnants after the uninstall. Either by deleting C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msgslang(2).dll or the entire two Messenger directories found in Program Files.

 

The advanced steps for removing the other entries are not needed for this error and would result in the Messenger settings being lost which is not that big of a deal anyway.

 

In any case I'm glad you got it working with DirtyPolos assistance. Thanks for letting us know.