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• Error: _ "Sidebar.exe - bad image"__windows/system32/sfc.dll is not designed to run on windows or it contains and error. " Try to install the program by using the original installation media or contact your system administrator. __

  Help, please!
  I started my computer today and it came with this error:

  "sidebar.exe - incorrect image.
  Windows/System32/SFC.dll is not designed to run on windows or it contains and error. Try to install the program by using the original installation media or contact your system administrator.

  I click on OK, then he said:

  "Acrotray.exe - incorrect image.
  Windows/System32/SFC.dll is not designed to run on windows or it contains and error. Try to install the program by using the original installation media or contact your system administrator.

  I click OK and then it says:

  "hpqtra08.exe - incorrect image.
  Windows/System32/SFC.dll is not designed to run on windows or it contains and error. Try to install the program by using the original installation media or contact your system administrator.

  Also I got an error report saying that windows sidebar stopped working.

  My computer is VERY slow in all the commands I give.
  I also tried to run the sfc (System File Checker command) and acts like he is going to run the program, but then just closed.

  Do you have an idea what is happening with my computer and what I can do to fix this?

  Thank you very much!

  Hi deacon829,

  You did changes to the computer before that happened?

  Step 1: Start the computer in safe mode and check if the problem persists, to do this, follow the steps below,

  Access the menu advanced startup options by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts. In the advanced startup options select safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2: If you try to install any application before this program, try to uninstall them.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  If this solves the problem, you can deduct that the demand is probably corrupted, damaged or incompatible. You can check with the manufacturer of the program for more information.

  Step 3: System Restore: System Restore to put the computer's system files to an earlier point in time.

  Look for steps to restore of the system in the link below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

  If the problem persists,

  Step 4: A scanner online for any threat and try to correct

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/cleanup.htm

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How to prevent (sidebar.exe) Gadgets to add itself to the Windows startup (autorun) automatically?

  I would like to know if there is a way to prevent the application from Gadgets to auto-ajouter itself to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. I have the version Windows 7 RC build 7100.
  My motivation is trying to reduce to a minimum the use of system resources when I am running on battery power. Selectively, I removed some programs from running at startup and added a new task in the Task Scheduler to run a script at startup that runs applications only if the current alternative. The only thing that I'm not able to set up this way is sidebar.exe (and I have a lot of heavy gadgets on the use of system resources) because it always adds itself to this automatic launch location every time I start it manually.

  Well, it seems I have to use taskkill after all. Or try to hack sidebar.exe to remove the (not sure if it's legal) procedure. Or prevent the modification of the registry key using a package of security software.
  Thanks for looking into this.

• Question on C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe

  I have them turn off I didn't know what they are.

  Location: HK_CU:Run, side panel (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-19...
  command: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe/autorun
  file: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe
  size: 1174016
  MD5: 04271B50F0EA2BF52A8069911372316B

  Location: HK_CU:RunOnce, mctadmin (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-19...
  command: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  file: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  size: 93696
  MD5: 3E319D78A59D9A8BA3B21DB83C688F59

  Location: HK_CU:Run, side panel (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-20...
  command: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe/autorun
  file: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe
  size: 1174016
  MD5: 04271B50F0EA2BF52A8069911372316B

  Location: HK_CU:RunOnce, mctadmin (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-20...
  command: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  file: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  size: 93696
  MD5: 3E319D78A59D9A8BA3B21DB83C688F59

  Hi KeithVenable,

  Please use the Windows Vista Forums.

  Do you find these files on your Startup?

  Sidebar.exe is a part of the Microsoft gadgets and gadget software. This file implements the functionality of Windows Sidebar from Windows Desktop. It is found in the folder C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\.

  The sidebar contains shortcuts to applications such as Windows Media Player or Gadgets that can be used to display information such as the time system and features powered by Internet such as RSS feeds.

  File Sidebar.exe under the above location is considered safe and is not a spyware or virus related.

  The mctadmin.exe file name is used by objects that are classified as safe. It is a system and the hidden file. It has not yet been seen to be associated with malware.

  Note: However, some malware themselves camouflage in the form of .exe files. Remember that even if many files are still in the default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names as many spyware, adware or popup programs do.

  I recommend to perform a full scan on your computer and check for infections.

  1. Windows Live OneCare.

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?mkt=en-us

  2. pass through this link and follow the instructions mentioned to get rid of malware from your computer.

  How to get rid of malware.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4D71-960f-b561798b7b42

  Kind regards
  Flo-microsoftSupport.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Sidebar.exe will not start

  Hello, Microsoft community.

  My problem is, sidebar.exe will not start. He does not appear in the Manager of tasks and does absolutely nothing when I run the executable file.

  I have a new laptop, just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - bit on it. Now, here's what I just did after installing Windows:
  1 remove some windows components:

  -IE

  -Windows media center

  -Games

  -Tablet components

  2 installed all updates and drivers needed

  3 optimized for SSD Windows (I installed on the SSD and HDD extra for Windows files):
  -moved my user on an internal HARD drive folders
  -off hibernazation
  -a rejected the files on the system drive for the content index
  -Move page file of SSD to HDD

  -people with disabilities Prefetch and Readyboot

  To solve the problem, I tried (I rebooted after each operation):

  -running sfc/scannow (says it fixed a few errors, but eventually I saw no changes)

  turn the component Windows Gadgets

  -in the course of running sidebar.exe administrator

  -installation of hotfix (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979164) - said that it is not compatible with my setup.

  I really hope that the information is more than enough and can someone help me solve the situation.

  Hello

  Glad to know that you were able to resolve the question and thank you for sharing the information with us. For more information on this update, see Microsoft KB article:

  The fix it solution described in this section is not designed to be a replacement for any security updates. We recommend that you always install the latest security updates. However, we offer this fix it solution as an option for workaround for some scenarios.

  MS13-038: Internet Explorer security update: May 14, 2013

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2847204/en-us

  Thank you and best regards,

  John

• What is the purpose of Sidebar.exe?

  What is the purpose of this file. It slows down the logging out of my computer process by closing do not?

  It can be removed?

  Go to here... http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-disable-Windows-7-Sidebar-gadgets and follow the instructions to disable the "Windows Gadget platform"...

  The advice is sound, but avoid clicking any other links on the site or you could well find yourself with bigger problems than sidebar.exe... :-)

  These are the questions when you visit a Web site that has been "monetized."

• Win 7 x 64 sidebar.exe error 0 x 0000087 @ loc 0xfd1c9e5d during system shutdown

  Win 7 x 64 sidebar.exe error 0 x 0000087 @ loc 0xfd1c9e5d when closing system. Message about every 2nd or 3rd system is shut down. When the error message is clicked 'OK' the message disappears and the system stops.

  do a scan with malwarebytes
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

• Sidebar.exe prevents stop. I have to force quit. No way to avoid this?

  I see a conversation about gadgets, but I don't really hav ecoffet gadgets except my anti virus program.  This problem occurs sporadically.

  Thanks for any help.

  Hello

  1 did you changes to the computer before the show?

  2. who is the antivirus application installed on the computer?

  As the problem occurs sporadically, I suggest you follow these methods and check if the problem persists or not.

  Method 1:

  Step 1: try to restart your computer in safe mode and check. http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  If it works fine in safe mode, try to perform a clean boot in order to find the root cause.

  Step 2: Perform the clean boot using the suggestions mentioned in the link mentioned below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  NOTE: After you check the clean boot feature configure Windows to use a Normal startup using step 7 proposed in the above mentioned link.

  Method 2: Run a full scan of the computer by using the following antivirus applications.

  Microsoft Safety Scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Malicious software removal tool: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  I hope this helps!

• Qosmio G50 - Sidebar ignores the gadget

  Hello

  HD console 1.0.8.3 installation runs and everything seems to install ok. Spurs.gadget file is installed to \program files\windows siderbar\shared gadgets but sidebar.exe completely and in silence, ignores the gadget.

  Any ideas on what is wrong or how to sidebar.exe give some diagnostic info?

  see you soon

  Great news!

  Thank you for your comments! :)

• Scramble in the sidebar!

  I recently installed service pack 2.  After that, whenever I started, Windows Sidebar gadgets were totally out of order.  I ended up having to readjust the scrambled gadgets whenever I started.  Is he everything known "cure" so that I can always have service pack 2 but use my sidebar normally?
  Help, please.
  Oh oh please oh please!

  Hello compudude98.

  Please use the forums of answers.microsoft.com.
  Follow these steps to solve the problem.
  _____________________________________________________________________________________

  Method 1:

  (1) make sure that the sidebar is completely closed (check in the the Task Manager (processes tab) for sidebar.exe]
  (2) open the browser, go to %localappdata%\microsoft\Windows Sidebar.
  (3) save the settings.ini file somewhere else.
  (4) and rename it to settings.ini.bak (or something else) settings.ini
  (5) open the side panel, it should be returned to default values.

  Method 2:

  Type SIDE bar in the start/search field > click on "Windows Sidebar Properties > click on 'See the list of running Gadgets' > highlight the calendar > delete > close > Apply > OK.

  Method 3:

  1. click on Startand then click all programs.

  2. click on Accessories, right-click on command promptand select run as administrator. Collapse this includes this image

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  3. at the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command.

  Regsvr32 atl.dll

  Regsvr32 "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sbdrop.dll".

  Regsvr32 "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\wlsrvc.dll".

  output

  4 restart the computer.

  Method 4:

  Try the difficulty of the weblink below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/963010

  _____________________________________________________________________________________
  That should solve the problem.

  Thank you.

  UDAY $012 please let me know that whether the solution worked or not, I thank you and appreciate your comments. URGO. C

• Gadgets Sidebar missing

  On my sidebar l had the calendar, clock, 3 new and different climate zones etc., but they're all gone.

  When l try to re - install only one of these gadgets, all the getting is a small white square for the calendar, etc. or a shadow of the clock.

  You would be extremely grateful if someone could help me recover everything - thank you.

  Close Sidebar

  Start - All Programs - Accessories

  -Click right command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type (or copy and paste by clicking in the command prompt window and choose Paste).

   

  Taskkill /f /im sidebar.exe

   

  regsvr32 vbscript.dll

   

  regsvr32 jscript.dll

   

  regsvr32 wshext.dll

   

  regsvr32 wshom.ocx

   

  regsvr32 wshcon.dll

   

  regsvr32 scrrun.dll

   

  regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\wlsrvc.dll".

   

  regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sbdrop.dll".

   

  Ren "%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Settings.ini." ini.bak

   

  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe".

   

• How to disable WIndows Sidebar permanently?

  On Vista - I have used the properties of the sidebar to turn it off, close the sidebar and even went into Control Panel and disabled in the Startup tab - but this shit guard opened when I restart the computer - and it takes forever to load. I prefer much the Yahoo Widgets, so I REALLY want to get rid of the sidebar.

  Any ideas how?

  Thank you!!!

  I had the same problem with sidebar and went to support.microsoft.com/kb/2179662. Typed in the support page 'how to cut sidebar.exe in win7. Went at the bottom of page and was offered 2 options, 1-click on the fix - it button, or click on to turn it off. It worked for that day without any problem.

• Vista Sidebar a dll error

  Original title: Sidebar Vista a error of dill

  I tried the new .dll files, nothing done that I can't get the spaecified version, (if that's what I really need) and I wasn't expecting to really as they seem to be a lot of OLEAUT.dll of different sizes, but here is the box that appears when I key the app..

  Signature of the problem:
  Problem event name: APPCRASH
  Application name: sidebar.exe
  Application version: 6.0.6002.18005
  Application timestamp: 49e02551
  Fault Module name: OLEAUT32.dll
  Fault Module Version: 6.0.6002.18508
  Timestamp of Module error: 4e5674e4
  Exception code: c0000005
  Exception offset: 000046dc
  The system version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3
  Locale ID: 5129
  Additional information 1: b729
  More information 2: 81ed6f05772cf917be9f9ec5ae295989
  Additional information 3: cd32
  Additional information 4: 93c2f5c7789041dd804bfcda688e8665

  I hope that's what you have to work from. Thank you very much in advance, as I had high responses from the front page!

  Davis Smith

  Hi Davis,.

  If the suggestions above do not help, you can run the Fixit in the following article.

  How to restore the sidebar of Windows?

  I hope this helps.

• Sidebar problems

  I'm having the same problem, connected to the monitor according to the answer to pamela administator, but it did not work, even if I got the confrmation of succsesfull.

  logged out and restarted still no joy. The puzzle does not work.

  I swiched to another user and the calendar is at the top of the side bar forward and arrows back do not light or does not what happened it was ok when I turned off bur not just when I turned on the next day

  Hi Cynth51,

  1 have. what measures you tried to solve the problem?

  2. when the problem started?

  3. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  Step 1:

  You can read the following article and see if it helps:

  How to restore the sidebar of Windows?

  Step 2:

  Try to rename settings.ini and check.

  a. make sure that the gadgets are completely closed (check in the Manager of tasks for sidebar.exe).

  b. open the browser, go to %localappdata%\microsoft\Windows Sidebar.

  c. save the file settings.ini in somewhere else.

  d. Rename settings.ini settings.ini.bak (or something else), it will regenerate the file. You need to add your gadgets back.

  e. open gadgets, it must be resolved.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Accidentally deleted Windows sidebar gadget

  Click on uninstall to delete a calendar on the Windows Sidebar and delete both. Cannot find to re-download a calendar.

  Hello
   

  Method 1:
  Windows Sidebar is in the location specified below, try to run this executable file that will run the Windows Sidebar:
  C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe
  Note: The location above C:\ is the location of the disk where you installed the Windows vista operating system.

  Method 2:
  If the method fails, you can try to run the system restore which will help you to restore your sidebar.
  See links
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

  Method 3:
  To restore gadgets by default, that includes the calendar Widget, use the following steps:
  Right-click on an empty area in the Windows pane, and then click Properties
  Click on Restore gadgets installed with Windows
  ClickOK.
  
  Method 4:
  I suggest also that you to see the link
  How to restore the sidebar of Windows?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/963010