Error: Not valid windows image

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Hi,

I am getting the following error when I startup my WinXP Professional SP3.
DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\ddcAtstt.dll is not a valid windows image. Please
check this against your installation diskette.

I am using IE7.

How do I get rid of the error.

Thnx,
-Rahul
 
RE: Error: Not valid windows image



"Rahul" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am getting the following error when I startup my WinXP Professional SP3.
> DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\ddcAtstt.dll is not a valid windows image. Please
> check this against your installation diskette.
>
> I am using IE7.
>
> How do I get rid of the error.
>
> Thnx,
> -Rahul


Your Anti-virus removed the viral infection but still in the Root
system and on the Registry, please perform the cleaning steps to make sure
nothing lurking in the background to revive the infestation back to action!.

Unexplained computer behaviour may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Go through these Cleaning steps:
1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
by doing this:
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
Advanced
Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
[&] Browsing
[ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non
Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the
culprit and update it or remove it.
How to manage Add-Ons:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
Scan for malware from here:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm

You can download this tool "AutoRuns for Windows"
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
And remove the entry from here:

Locate this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = look in
the right pane/window and remove the entry for it
"C:\Windows\System32\ddcAtstt.dll "

Run disk clean up then this command:
sfc /scannow
HTH,
nass
---
http://www.nasstec.co.uk
 
Re: Error: Not valid windows image

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Rahul wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am getting the following error when I startup my WinXP Professional SP3.
> DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\ddcAtstt.dll is not a valid windows image. Please
> check this against your installation diskette.
>
> I am using IE7.
>
> How do I get rid of the error.
>
> Thnx,
> -Rahul
 
RE: Error: Not valid windows image

Hi Nass,

Thanx a ton for your help. I resolved the problem using your suugestion. My
system is up and running absolutely fine now.

BR//
Rahul



"nass" wrote:

>
>
> "Rahul" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am getting the following error when I startup my WinXP Professional SP3.
> > DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\ddcAtstt.dll is not a valid windows image. Please
> > check this against your installation diskette.
> >
> > I am using IE7.
> >
> > How do I get rid of the error.
> >
> > Thnx,
> > -Rahul
>
>
> Your Anti-virus removed the viral infection but still in the Root
> system and on the Registry, please perform the cleaning steps to make sure
> nothing lurking in the background to revive the infestation back to action!.
>
> Unexplained computer behaviour may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> Go through these Cleaning steps:
> 1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
> by doing this:
> Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
> Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
> On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:
> General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
> Advanced
> Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
> Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
> [&] Browsing
> [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
> Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non
> Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the
> culprit and update it or remove it.
> How to manage Add-Ons:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
> Scan for malware from here:
> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah
> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm
>
> You can download this tool "AutoRuns for Windows"
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
> And remove the entry from here:
>
> Locate this key:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = look in
> the right pane/window and remove the entry for it
> "C:\Windows\System32\ddcAtstt.dll "
>
> Run disk clean up then this command:
> sfc /scannow
> HTH,
> nass
> ---
> http://www.nasstec.co.uk
>
>
 
Re: Error: Not valid windows image

Hi,

Thanx for your help, I could resolve the problem using Nass' suggestions:
Scan for malware here:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm

Tool "AutoRuns for Windows"
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
And removing the entry from here:

Locate key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = look in
the right pane/window and remove the entry for it
"C:\Windows\System32\ddcAtstt.dll "


BR//
Rahul

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
> to an appropriate forum.
>
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
> conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
> its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>
> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Rahul wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am getting the following error when I startup my WinXP Professional SP3.
> > DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\ddcAtstt.dll is not a valid windows image. Please
> > check this against your installation diskette.
> >
> > I am using IE7.
> >
> > How do I get rid of the error.
> >
> > Thnx,
> > -Rahul
>
>
 
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