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Anonymous
2013-02-16T19:58:52+00:00

" C:\Windows\System32\msxml3.dll is either not designed to run on windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support."

note: it also has the title "FacebookUpdate.exe - Bad Image" above the error message.

What does this mean? It pops up every time I start my computer in a little dialogue box. I have never had this problem before until a few days ago. otherwise, my computer always worked fine before that. The annoying thing is it won't let me use or download facebook messenger on my PC. I had it before, and it always worked fine. now, when I tried to open it, it would give me this error message. I uninstalled and reinstalled facebook messenger, but every time I tried to reinstall, it said reinstallation failure due to the error message.

I have tried the microsoft hotfix email and download, but it didn't work. I have tried scanning my computer with mcaffe security. it didn't work either.

I believe the problem is that C:\Windows\System32\msxml3.dll has become corrupted. but every time I try to delete it, it says I can't because the computer is using it. 

Please help me fix this annoying problem. thank you in advance!

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-04-12T17:46:12+00:00

    to Vijin V

    I have the same problem too. Its 2 days that this message is showing up on my laptop:

    " C:\Windows\System32\msxml3.dll is either not designed to run on windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support."

    I receive the message on every windows start up and whenever I press the vaio key on the keyboard but the title of the message differs in different situations. At start up the message appears with "vprot.exe - Bad Image" title and when I press the vaio key the title is "vrlp.exe - Bad Image".

    I have run the sfc toolbut it did not solve the problem. I have also tried to register the msxml program but when I type "Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\Msxml.dll" in the cmd and press enter another Error appears on the screen:

    regsvr32

    the module "c:\windows\system32\msxml3.dll" failed to load. Make sure the binary is stored at the specified path or debug it to check for problems with the binary or dependent .dll files. The specified module could not be found.

    Here is my system's information:

    Windows 7 home premium 64bit

    mse and nod32 both installed

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-02-17T15:08:13+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community and we will be glad to assist you with your concern.

    Based on the description it looks like you are facing a message “C:\Windows\System32\msxml3.dll” on your computer.

    It would be great if you could answer these questions in order to assist you further.

    1.     Is the issue confined only while accessing facebook?

    2.     Which version of Windows Operating System is installed on your computer?

    I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if it helps.

    Method 1:

    I would suggest you to register the MSXML program.

    a.     Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.

    b.     In the Command Prompt window, type Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\Msxml.dll, and then press ENTER.

    c.     When you receive the following message, click OK:

    DllRegisterServer in C:\Windows\System32\Msxml.dll DLL succeeded.

    d.     Type Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\Msxml2.dll, and then press ENTER.

    e.     When you receive the following message, click OK:

    DllRegisterServer in C:\Windows\System32\Msxml2.dll DLL succeeded.

    f.      Type Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\Msxml3.dll, and then press ENTER.

    g.     When you receive the following message, click OK:

    DllRegisterServer in C:\Windows\System32\Msxml3.dll DLL succeeded.

    h.     Close the Command Prompt window.

    Method 2:

    I would suggest you to Run System File Checker (SFC) tool scan and check.

     Steps to perform a SFC scan:

    **a)**Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow

    b)      Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

    sfc /scannow

    [The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.]

    After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

    Keep us posted on the status of the issue.

    If you need any other information about Windows, feel free to post your questions and we will be glad to help.

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