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• Error starting: < root Windows > \system32.hal.dll file missing or corrupt

  I used the Norton Utilities 15 on my Win XP = done many times with no problems, this time however she appeared with\system32.hal.dll file missing or damaged asking to reinstall a copy of the above file. F8 opens but doesn't correct; for example, in safe mode and the latest version of work etc does not work as always guests return to error. \system32.hal.dll missing or damaged file asking to reinstall a copy of the above file.

  I have no Win install drive as it came preoaded on my computer.  Is there anywhere I can get this file to replace or am I stuck with my recover the DVD file erase all my personal files/photos etc.?

  Hi KevinHassin,

  (a) you can try to arrange for a Windows XP disk that corresponds to the same edition, as it is installed on your machine.

  (b) thereafter, follow this link & check if you are able to start correctly on the desktop.

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• Windows XP does not start because < root Windows > \system32\hal.dll file is corrupted

  I get the following error message when starting my windows XP Home PC. : Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or damaged

  \System32\hal.dll. Please reinstall a copy of the file. How do I do that?

  This could be the result of a corrupt / missing hal.dll file or boot.ini file. You have your windows disc? If so, follow the instructions below. If you do not have your windows disk click HERE to create a disc of windows recovery console.

  1. Use the Windows XP CD to start your computer.
  2. When you receive the message to press R to repair Windows by using the Recovery Console, press the R key.
  3. Select the Windows installation that you want, and then type the administrator password when you are prompted.
  4. Type bootcfg/Rebuild, and then press ENTER.
  5. When the Windows installation is located, the following instructions are displayed:
     Add installation to boot list? (Yes/no/all)
     [Type Y in response to this message.]

     Enter load identifier:
     [This is the name of the operating system. Type Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition].

     Enter operating system load options:
     Leave this field blank, and then press ENTER.

     After completing the previous steps, restart the computer, and then select the first item in the start menu. This should allow Windows XP to start normally.

     After Windows XP is successfully loaded, the Boot.ini file can be modified to remove the incorrect entry.

• Error SP3 cannot be updated to SP3. The c:\windows\system32\comctl.dll file is open or in use by another application

  I am running windows xp sp2, and my system no longer recognizes my cd/dvd ROM. I tried using microsoft 'Fix It', but it says I need to run service pack 3. During the download of update I get error SP3, the file c:\windows\system32\comctl.dll is open or in use by another application. All the closed only apps.are execution update for sp3.   The cd/dvd ROM error says file in the registry is missing or corrupted. I'm stuck. Anyone know what I can do?
  Thanks, Rokcney

  Hi Rokcney,
   
  Follow the steps listed in the section "Let me fix it myself" in the following article to resolve the problem:
   
  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

   

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

• Since my last windows update, whenever I open firefox, I get an error message saying BAD IMAGE on the C:\windows\system32\WRusr.dll file. Can you help me?

  The message I get is:

  "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WRusr.dll is not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try to install the program by using the original installation media or contact your administrator or the provider of support software. »

  I can't open Mozilla firefox more. I tried reinstalling 3 times already.

  I have reintalled webroot and everything seems fine now.

• This C:\Windows\System32\RpcRtRemote.dll file is from Microsoft?

  Members of the community of dear Microsoft,

  I am slot as Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit Service Pack 3.  6.1.7601 OS version (Win 7 RTM).

  This file does: C:\Windows\System32\RpcRtRemote.dll, come from Microsoft?

  The file 'RpcRtRemote.dll' is continually popping up as a "bad Image" to start Windows.  After checking the updates from Microsoft, I ran Microsoft Security Essentials, and nothing has been reported, quarantined or deleted.  I manually check all the different types of updates available, twice a day (morning and evening), by using the Windows Update Application.  If NO update is available, I download and install it immediately.

  Now, Windows is not yet put into operation, and I get the famous 'blue screen '.  The information reads, in part: "technical information: * STOP 0x0000007B (0x80786B50, 0xC00000034, 0x00000000 0x00000000).  I can't sent the "blue screen" or "System Recovery Options" Windows.

  With my laptop older, I have studied many download sites "*.dll" allowing users to download replacement files "*.dll", but I do not trust all of them... at all.  The RpcRtRemote.dll file is listed in some of these sites, but I will not access them for reasons that I have with the ability to download malicious software.  Should I delete this file? or it's a critical Windows system file?

  
  Can you, or someone, please confirm this for me? or can someone help me please what to do in response to the above mentioned "0x0000007B" error code?

  I ran two of ' Microsoft Windows approved commercial scanner, check disk (chkdsk), and System File Check (sfc).  Both commercial scanners do not detect or return what whether negative... at least, that I can tell.

  You the time and attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated.
  Thank you, Daniel.

  Hi Daniel,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft community. I see that you are getting the blue screen on the Windows 7 computer. I'll help you with this problem.

  You have only one SP 1 for Windows 7 and for Win XP SP 3. Please confirm which operating system is installed?

  The latest version of windows is Windows 8 and Windows 7 RTM is not in use anymore. Veuileez clarify.

  I suggest you to refer to this article and check if that helps.

  Resolution in Windows 7 stop errors (blue screen): http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Resolving-stop-blue-screen-errors-in-Windows-7

  Important: System Restore will return all system files not as documents, email, music, etc., to a previous state. These files of types are completely affected by the restoration of the system. If it was your intention with this tool to recover a deleted file to non-system, try using a file instead of system restore recovery program.

  Warning check disk.

  Important: While performing the check disk on the hard disk, if bad sectors are, check the drive will try to repair this sector. All the data available in this area may be lost.

  I hope this helps.

• I get the error message at startup missing modul c:\windows\system32\wabqwuny.dll

  what I'm doing. Download this file are what

  It is sometimes easy to get rid of the error message by doing something like disable the startup item in msconfig (if you can still find), but I suggest you fix the problem and difficulty not only the symptom of the problem by simply deleting the startup message.

  I would also not recommend you start digging in the registry to try to find the startup item and remove it unless you have a backup of your system or at least a backup of your registry, because there is no 'Cancel' or 'quit without saving changes' option in regedit.  If you make a mistake, that's all.

  These ideas relieve 'rapid' and sometimes risky of the symptom if they not even work at all, but they can't actually solve the problem.  Also, I'd be suspicious of ideas that begin with the words "try."  You don't need to try things, you need to fix things.  You don't need to try ideas that might work, you must do something that will always work all the time.

  Here are the detailed instructions that protect you and solve your problem in the 'right' way.

  If you do not have a good explanation for the name of the file in a Google search, the chances are good that your system is currently or has been infected by malware.
  A "Cannot find...". ', ' Failed to start..., "Could not load..." ». "Might not work... "" Cannot run ""error loading... ". "or"specific module could not be found"message at startup is usually related to the malware that has been configured to run at startup, but the referenced file has been removed after a malware scan, leaving behind him a startup item or the registry entry pointing to a file that does not exist.
  It might be a removal of malicious software or an application not installed.  The entry may have a curious looking name since it was probably generated at random when the malware was installed. If you search your system for the referenced file, you may not find.
  Windows attempts to load this file but cannot locate because the file has been deleted for most probably during an analysis of the malware. However, an orphaned associate of remainders of startup parameter or registry entry and tells Windows to load the file when you start or connection.
  So you should delete the referenced entry Windows stop trying to load or run the file. It may or may not be included in the registry, but you can find it.  Autoruns (see below) you get the elements no matter where it is.

  You must be sure to solve the problem and not just fix the symptom of the problem by simply relieving your message - system is not a fix (there is a difference).

  If you just locate and uncheck the item in msconfig, which disables the element but does not remove the reference to the element of false starting your computer.   The msconfig program is not a Startup Manager, that's a troubleshooting tool.  Disabling things in msconfig to put an end to the messages and think that your problem is solved is short-sighted and leave behind him a sloppy XP configuration.  Just disable the display of a start-up error message should not count as a 'solution' to the problem.
  If you are comfortable editing the registry, you can find and remove the reference directly from there or remove it using a popular third-party tool called Autoruns.  The problem can always be found in the registry well.
  Before making any changes to your registry by hand or with third-party tools, don't forget to first make a backup of the registry
  . There is no cancellation or exit without saving the option in regedit.
  Here is a link to a popular registry backup tool:
  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/ERUNT.html
  You can also use the Autoruns to find the element of start remains little matter where he's hiding.  Autoruns does not install anything on your computer.  It will display all startup locations where the reference may be then you can turn it off or remove it completely.  Here is the download link for Autoruns:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Run Autoruns.exe and wait that he at the end of the filling of the list of entries.
  When the Autoruns is finished scanning your system, it will say "Ready" in the lower left corner.  Autoruns can be a little intimidating to first if you have never seen it before because it displays a lot of information.  You are really interested only a few sections.
  The problem is usually to start the system or the user startup entries, then click the connection tab and see if the startup item is there.
  Scroll through the list and look for a boot entry associated files in the error message.
  If you can't find on the connection tab, look in any tab.
  You can also click file, search to search for logon, or any tab for all or part of the name of the element.
  Right-click on the offending entry and choose Remove.  If you are not sure what it is, you can simply disable, restart and if the problem is resolved and then remove the offending entry.  If you don't see it in Autoruns, you may edit the registry and remove the item from your startup folder it.  Autoruns shall display the same information however.
  Given that your system has or has had an infection, follow up with this:
  Perform scans for malware, and then fix any problems:
  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.
  Restart your computer and solve the outstanding issues.

• ZoneAlarm Free uninstalled and the file c:\windows\system32\vsutil.dll has been deleted.

  I got free ZoneAlarm installed on my Windows Vista PC for 2 months and I uninstalled it properly via the control panel. When I tried to re - install the installation failed and the message shown: c:\windows\system32\vsutil.dll file is missing error #1603. I retried several times and also removed ZoneAlarm with a special tool for removal with no result.

  How to solve c:\windows\system32\vsutil.dll not found or missing errors
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/vsutil-DLL-not-found-missing-error.htm

  Also: http://www.ehow.com/facts_7822612_vsutildll-error.html

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• missing or damaged c:\windows\system32\ptpusd.dll

  operating windows xp professional on a dell dimension e520 with 32-bit processor.  am trying to download pictures from a Canon powershot a570 is, and I get the error message is "the c:\windows\system32\ptpusd.dll file on [unknown] is necessary.  type the path where the file is located, and then click ok. "I've uninstalled all Canon software and followed the manufacturer's instructions to install it again.  the error continues to display.

  measures taken so far: I rebooted the computer SEVERAL times, cleaning directory of running applications, directions of command-line attempts without success (sfc/scannow...)  -everything I could think of before you purchase software.

  nothing has worked so far and I've invested several hours in the effort.

  I would deeply appreciate any assistance that could be provided.

  Hi mef92708,

  If you have several USB ports, then try another.

  This problem occurs if the camera uses the standard Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) to transfer the photos to the computer. Windows Vista and Windows XP SP2 use the standard of WPD (Windows Mobile) devices instead of the standard WIA to import pictures and videos. The WPD standard supports many features and options of connectivity of the devices.

  To resolve this problem, set the device to use the PTP (Picture Transfer) protocol standard instead of the WIA standard. For more information about how to configure the camera to use the PTP standard, see the manual of the owner for the camera. Or, visit the website of the manufacturer of the camera.

  Check out the link:

  A digital camera is not recognized in Windows Vista or Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927836

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• missing windows\system32\nvcp.dll entry window NvSession boot error

  Any help with this. Windows Vista receives this error message, windows\system32\nvcp.dll missing entry error NvSession startup window, during a disconnection. Recently a user's outlook has been removed to solve another problem, and the problem seems to have started just after that. Thank you

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/nvcpl-DLL-not-found-missing-error.htm

  Stages of difficulty c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll is missing and c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll errors not found

  See if help above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• application or the C:\windows\system32\odbcint.dll dll is not a valid windows image

  Hi everyone, my fathers laptop crashed yesterday and since then he was able to start and the following message appears

  application or the C:\windows\system32\odbcint.dll dll is not a valid windows image

  something appears then it restarts. I did some occasional checking of this problem, as believe that he may be able to replace the file with its installation in recovery mode disc, although neither nor I did before can someone provide some support on what to do, ideally if we can get into windows and get the docs off the laptop computer he is happy the new facility because I think that it maybe Basic virus/malware issue.

  Thank you for your time and help in advance

  If the c:\windows\system32\odbcint.dll file is missing, you see a message like this:

  User Interface failure
  The logon User Interface DLL msgina.dll failed to load.
  Contact your system administrator to replace the DLL or restore the original DLL.

  There is a button to click to restart, which when clicked, takes a while to reboot the system.

  If the c:\windows\system32\odbcint.dll file is corrupted, you will see a message like this:

  Winlogon.exe - bad Image
  The application or DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\odbcint.dll is not a valid Windows image.  Please check this against your installation diskette.

  By clicking OK twice, you will see the message above about the failure of User Interface.

  There will be events in the case where the viewing Application log that look like this:

  Event type: error
  Event source: ODBC
  Event category: no
  Event ID: 0
  Description:
  Cannot find the description for event ID (0) in Source (ODBC). The local computer may not have the information necessary registry or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the option/auxsource = flag to retrieve this description; For more information, see Help and Support. The following information is part of the event: unable to load the resource DLL odbcint.dll.

  You should figure out what happened to get into this situation and respond to the following questions, then decide which is the best plan:

  Please provide additional information on your system:

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  The afflicted system has a CD/DVD drive work?

  You have a true bootable XP installation CD (it is not the same as any recovery CD provided with your system)?

  Fill in the blank: my system worked well until: _.

  Did the problem to the top after show installed new software and if so, what software?

  You have recently installed any type of remote control software?

  Now to fix it depends on how you are fixed to the boot media, since you'll have to start on something.

  We know that XP likes to keep the backup copies of critical system files in this folder:

  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache

  Knowing this, start in Recovery Console XP using your genuine XP bootable installation CD or if you have a genuine XP bootable installation CD, you can make one (no XP media required).  If you don't know what type of bootable media, you, do a CD of bootable XP Recovery Console and do not forget.

  If Yes, you want and are not in possession of a genuine XP bootable installation CD or a CD from Recovery Console XP bootable, the instructions to create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console can / will be provided before any questioning begins.

  You can replace the missing file or suspect the XP Recovery Console by entering the following command:

  Copy c:\windows\system32\dllcache\odbcint.dll c:\windows\system32

  Answered in the affirmative if invited to replace the existing file and then you should see a message that 1 file (s) has been copied.

  If you get some type of a file not found message, the file is easily replaced using other methods.

  Remove the CD and type "exit" at the Recovery Console prompt to restart the system.

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

  I decided to implement the points for a new puppy instead of a pony!

• Problem loading c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll

  When I connect my account these two pop-up windows.
  C:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll and c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll loading problem
  I scanned the computer with pc max speed. But when I press the fix all button program incounters an issue and stops?
  The program is only a limited trial and not paid.
  Hope you can help.
  Thank you.
  Steve

  I can't comment on your pc max speed problem, but you can solve your problem by reinstalling the NVIDIA drivers.

  Here are my instructions standard copy/paste of the JKB1687 article for your reading pleasure:

  If you are using an NVIDIA video system (whether on the motherboard or a supplement), the installation of the NVIDIA software added one or more startup items to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel.  They are set to launch and run whenever your system boots.

  If it worked before and you have made some system updates lately, something is messed up with it or your system has an affliction of malware.

  To see what commands look like, click Start, run and enter in the box:

  Msconfig

  Click OK to start the System Configuration utility, and then click the Startup tab to display the startup items.  You may need to drag the autour columns to see things better and like msconfig isn't a Boot Manager (this is a troubleshooting tool) you can't "make of the display is wider.

  Items with check box will be launched automatically once XP restarts.  With the checkbox elements are still "installed" but not set to start automatically every time you start XP.

  The NVIDIA partners start lines see you in msconfig Startup tab will look something like this:

  RunDLL32.exe C:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll, NvStartup
  RunDLL32.exe C:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll, NvTaskbarInit

  If the C:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll or C:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll files are missing somehow corrupted, inconsistent, out of date or wrong versions (maybe), when NVIDIA applications trying to launch, messages can appear like this (or even complain):

  Rundll32.exe - bad Image
  The application of the DLL c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll is not a valid Windows image.   Please check this against your installation diskette.

  RUNDLL
  Error loading c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll
  %1 is not a valid Win32 application

  If you don't think you use the NVIDIA Control Panel, you could simply disable the items is msconfig to prevent it to launch when you start your computer.  If you use Control Panel NVIDIA, deactivation of the elements and will leave your system without (perhaps not a good thing) NVIDIA Control Panel.

  You could just go ahead and disable the startup items in msconfig (deactivation does not uninstall anything), restart your system and understand the functioning of your system.  If things get worse, you can rerun msconfig and reactivate the NVIDIA elements, but I hope that you will not want to fix things the right way.

  Disabling items in msconfig is not really fix things and you will not have a NVIDIA Control Panel, but some people don't know what the NVIDIA Control Panel looks so can be good.  You will have stopped the message from popping up every time you start.

  If you want to use the features of NVIDIA Control Panel, you must repair or reinstall your NVIDIA software.

  The best way to reinstall the NVIDIA software is to visit NVIDIA support web page and let your system and recommend the best software for your system or that you get the right version of the software on their web page and download the latest package of video driver for your system software and install it yourself.

  It is recommended to run the scan NVIDIA with Internet Explorer.

  Here is the link to the support page NVIDIA for the scan:

  http://www.nvidia.com/download/Prescan.aspx?lang=en-us

  Read the instructions, and then click the GRAPHICS DRIVERS button to start the scan.

  Let online to take a look at your video system scanner them and see what he suggests for drivers and consider their analysis if they offer a new pilot.

  Download and install the recommended driver and restart your system.

  If following their indications do not straighten things, then follow these steps:

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, MSE, Comodo, etc..
   
  Click Start, run and enter in the box:

  Msinfo32

  Click OK, and when the system information summary appears, click Edit, select all, copy and then paste the
  information here.

  For information about video drivers, expand components, click view, click on edit, select all, copy and then paste the information.

  This will minimize back Q & A and eliminate guesswork.

  There will be some personal information (such as the user name and the name of the system), and everything seems to be
  information private for you, just delete pasted information.

  When you have the time, I could do that too:

  Perform scans for malware, and then fix any problems:

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

• SP1 crashes with c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  Op - sys Vista Home pre.
  After D-load of SP1 (MS web site... updated wasn't) started the installation. Took the time to run EXTREME. I haven't watched the process, but noted that, in a reboot, the computer (laptop HP, AMD tru. 64, 2 GB ram 160 GB HDD - 85 GB free) seemed to be hung while activating or ongoing enforcement of the estarted and watched all the intermittent processes... until... ALL collapsed when the c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll file has been reached. the screen showed this:

  !! 0xC 0000022! 810/67181 (c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll)

  Whenever during the same interruption of startup. Then I thought that I could boot into safe mode, a copy of the file from another computer (laptop) just rename the old file (or which may have been part of the update), then copy in the same directory, reboot and everything would be good in the lands of the greyknight.  But..................................

  I couldn't get to win on the desktop. Solution Explorer. Then I rebooted and used F8 to get a menu and choose Mode without failure. Given that I had a copy of the file on a USB stick (1 GB) c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll I have pluged in there during post and watched the process. This time I got a message the waqs there is no system disk insert and press a key. So I have... .pressed the any key.

  Interesting the SP1 update resumes at step 3 of 3. I have not watched the process of steps 1 and 2 (it was like watching paint dry). When you have finished part 3 I was taken in the section connection and do zip! There was the office. I did what I should have done before and copied all the files which means nothing to me and the rest of the world on my 250 GB USB key and again my 500 GB ext.

  Now as I mentioned above, I tried to simply rename the old file, then copy the other file in the same directory, restart and all would be well in the land of the greyknight.  But..................................

  Alas, it was not, the file on the computer (orig. wuaueng) was protected I don't have permission to anything but smile and look at him.

  What has caused this problem is the file for bad update process? How can I get good copy?
  I'm now going to try to restart my laptop hang on and I'll let you know what happens...

  As to manually replace the .dll file, you can find info here:

  Some Windows Vista functions may not work, or Windows Vista may stop responding

  How'ever, the problem you are experiencing may be related to a bad update to SP1. That would happen if you had other programs / services running that could have interfered with the update process (example is Antivirus software), or your system has been damaged before installing SP1.

  I answered your second post regarding a restore disc, order one of your manufacturer and a new facility will be the best option for you.

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals

  Rami
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How to solve the error due to windows system32 mfc42u.dll

  How to fix error in windows vista x 64 in the windows system32 mfc42u.dll file?

  You don't say what effect this has on your system.  You try to install or to upgrade to Windows?  When the message appears?  Help us out with some details, please.

  The dll may itself be damaged so try using the repair system file checker.  Click Start, type "cmd" in the search/Run box and right-click on the CMD icon at the top of the results pane.  Select run as administrator.  When the cmd window type "sfc/scannow" at the prompt and press ENTER.  When the scan is finished, close the cmd window.

  If it comes from occurring during normal operation, you must use the system repair and recovery forum in the

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-system?page=1&tab=all

  This forum is for the Windows installation.

• c:\windows\system32\storprop.dll error with USB

  I had a problem with my USB flash drive (memory stick) that I bought recently.  I used a Sandisk U3 Titanium 2 GB flash drive with U3 technology.  I bought a Sandisk Cruzer 16 GB drive in addition to the another flash drive.  Now when I plug the new "Cruzer" it displays the following error message

  DEVICE SETUP ERROR
  Windows could not load the installer for hard drive.  Contact your hardware vendor.

  After clicking OK, the box NEW HARDWARE FOUND is displayed and when you select this option to locate and install the driver (recommended) it immediately returns the following:

  newdev.exe - incorrect Image
  C:\Windows\system32\StorProp.dll is not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error.  Try to install the program by using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the provider of software for support.

  From there, you select OK and he repeats the MISTAKE of the DEVICE INSTALLER and then displays the NEW HARDWARE DETECTED again.  This time, it says to insert the disc that came with the device.  When you select that you do not have the disk, it asks if you want to find a solution.  Then he said: it could not install your SanDisk Cruzer USB device.

  At first I thought it was a problem with the "Cruzer" so I called SanDisk and crossed their tech support and finally, he recommended that I have to contact Microsoft as it was not a problem with their device.  This seems to think as my U3 device still works fine.

  Today, I went to plug my new external hard drive Seagate through my USB port and has received the exact same guests and error messages.

  I noticed also about a month when I inserted my SD card in my SD card reader, which is built into the laptop, I got an error message.  I went back today and he reinserted and received the same error messages that I described above.  I'm guessing that all of these mistakes probably revolve around the c:\windows\system32\storprop.dll file but I don't know what to do about this.  I tried looking online to find an answer, but could not find anyone else with similar information.

  In addition, once all the error messages are recognized, then the devices can be used, however for the SanDisk Cruzer, it you cannot use the software of the U3 technology.

  Anyone who can provide any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated!

  Hi not2l84u2,

  I found the following post that is similar to your problem with a possible fix:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/a95812e8-6dec-4A9A-9277-0684f047fe34

  I hope this helps!

  Debra
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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