"The application or DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\MSVCR100.dll is not a valid Windows Image. " How can I fix this or delete this?

While MSVCR100.dll is a Microsoft file, it does not come with Windows XP. Some software you installed or Dell added it,

Let me look at your installed programs by running MiniToolBox. When you run it, check List Installed Programs and click Go. Paste the results in your next reply.

Also, what to you mean by this - "Device Manager can't find any of the drivers I've requested"?

You normally open device manager, click the device with the yellow question mark and update (or is it install when it has a yellow exclamation mark? I forget) driver. Then browse to the folder with the .inf file and driver files and select the .inf file.

What disk did you use to install XP or did you install from a recovery partition?

What Service Pack are you currently running?

Uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2010  x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (Version: 10.0.40219) and reinstall from here. Then reboot and see if the error is still there.

Is there a reason that you need it? Did you install it intentionally or did some other setup program install it?

Hello again 10crackers, I hope you are still willing to help, and I'd fully understand if you ran in the other direction. This is the computer that I've had problems with. As I previously proved, I know absolutely nothing about what it is that I'm doing. It's my first attempt at an clean and install. Here are the correct list you had requested, and thank you for your assistance. I really appreciate it. Here they are:                        .......................Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (X86)

Boot Mode: Normal

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========================= Event log errors: ===============================

Application errors:

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

Error: (07/07/2013 05:35:36 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The MATS service encountered a web service failure. hr=0x80072EE7

Error: (07/07/2013 05:31:43 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The MATS service encountered a web service failure. hr=0x80072EE7

Error: (07/07/2013 05:31:43 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The scheduled MATS task encountered a failure when collecting configuration data. hr=0xC004F00E

.

Error: (07/07/2013 05:31:42 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The MATS service encountered a web service failure. hr=0x80072EE7

Error: (07/07/2013 05:30:41 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The scheduled MATS task encountered a failure when collecting configuration data. hr=0xC004F00E

.

Error: (07/07/2013 05:30:39 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The MATS service encountered a web service failure. hr=0x80072EE7

Error: (07/07/2013 05:30:39 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The MATS service encountered a web service failure. hr=0x80072EE7

Error: (07/07/2013 04:54:51 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The MATS service encountered a web service failure. hr=0x80072EE7

Error: (07/07/2013 04:51:36 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The MATS service encountered a web service failure. hr=0x80072EE7

Error: (07/07/2013 04:51:36 AM) (Source: MatSvc) (User: )

Description: The scheduled MATS task encountered a failure when collecting configuration data. hr=0xC004F00E

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System errors:

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

Error: (07/07/2013 05:30:36 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

nvport

Error: (07/07/2013 04:49:23 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

nvport

Error: (07/07/2013 04:49:15 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: The AVG WatchDog service failed to start due to the following error:

%%1053

Error: (07/07/2013 04:49:15 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the AVG WatchDog service to connect.

Error: (07/07/2013 04:49:15 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: The AVGIDSAgent service failed to start due to the following error:

%%1053

Error: (07/07/2013 04:49:15 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the AVGIDSAgent service to connect.

Error: (07/07/2013 04:16:16 AM) (Source: System Error) (User: )

Description: Error code 0000004e, parameter1 00000099, parameter2 0001ba45, parameter3 00000003, parameter4 00000000.

Error: (07/07/2013 04:11:37 AM) (Source: DCOM) (User: NT AUTHORITY)

Description: The machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID

{2411AF30-E193-47E3-895F-89B3BD3AA340}

to the user NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE SID (S-1-5-20).  This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.

Error: (07/07/2013 04:10:38 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

nvport

Error: (07/07/2013 04:10:29 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )

Description: The AVG WatchDog service failed to start due to the following error:

%%1053

Microsoft Office Sessions:

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

Error: (07/07/2013 05:35:36 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0x80072EE7IDataUploadService::UploadResult

Error: (07/07/2013 05:31:43 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0x80072EE7IDataUploadService::UploadResult

Error: (07/07/2013 05:31:43 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0xC004F00E

Error: (07/07/2013 05:31:42 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0x80072EE7ISapCatalogService::GetFullSapCatalog

Error: (07/07/2013 05:30:41 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0xC004F00E

Error: (07/07/2013 05:30:39 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0x80072EE7IDataUploadService::UploadResult

Error: (07/07/2013 05:30:39 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0x80072EE7ISapCatalogService::GetFullSapCatalog

Error: (07/07/2013 04:54:51 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0x80072EE7IDataUploadService::UploadResult

Error: (07/07/2013 04:51:36 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0x80072EE7IDataUploadService::UploadResult

Error: (07/07/2013 04:51:36 AM) (Source: MatSvc)(User: )

Description: hr=0xC004F00E

=========================== Installed Programs ============================

Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX (Version: 11.7.700.224)

Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0 (Version: 12.0.2.122)

Apple Application Support (Version: 2.3.4)

Apple Mobile Device Support (Version: 6.1.0.13)

Apple Software Update (Version: 2.1.3.127)

Audacity 2.0.3 (Version: 2.0.3)

Belarc Advisor 8.3 (Version: 8.3.2.0)

Bonjour (Version: 3.0.0.10)

Dell Driver Reset Tool (Version: 1.02.0000)

Dell ResourceCD

DriverFinder (Version: 3.0.0)

Google Chrome (Version: 27.0.1453.116)

Google Drive (Version: 1.10.4769.632)

Google Update Helper (Version: 1.3.21.149)

Internet Explorer (Enable DEP)

iTunes (Version: 11.0.4.4)

Junk Mail filter update (Version: 14.0.8117.416)

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (Version: 2.2.30729)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 (Version: 3.2.30729)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (Version: 3.5.30729)

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (Version: 4.0.30319)

Microsoft Application Error Reporting (Version: 12.0.6012.5000)

Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services Shim

Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP (Version: 1)

Microsoft Download Manager (Version: 1.2.1)

Microsoft Fix it Center (Version: 1.0.0100)

Microsoft Security Client (Version: 4.2.0223.1)

Microsoft Security Essentials (Version: 4.2.223.1)

Microsoft Silverlight (Version: 5.1.20125.0)

Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17 (Version: 9.0.30729)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161 (Version: 9.0.30729.6161)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010  x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (Version: 10.0.40219)

MSN

NETGEAR WNA1100 N150 Wireless USB Adapter (Version: 1.0.0.133)

QuickTime (Version: 7.74.80.86)

RegHunter (Version: 1.2.2.1568)

Revo Uninstaller 1.94 (Version: 1.94)

Sawbuck (Version: 0.6.8.0)

Segoe UI (Version: 14.0.4327.805)

SiSAGP driver (Version: 7.2.0.1200)

SparkTrust PC Cleaner Plus (Version: 3.1.9.0)

swMSM (Version: 12.0.0.1)

Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB2836940) (Version: 1)

Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB963707) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB2598845) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB2632503) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2345886) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2467659) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2661254-v2) (Version: 2)

Update for Windows XP (KB2749655) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2808679) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB898461) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB951978) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB955759) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB968389) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB971029) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB973815) (Version: 1)

VLC media player 2.0.7 (Version: 2.0.7)

WebFldrs XP (Version: 9.50.7523)

Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications (KB905474) (Version: 1.9.0040.0)

Windows Internet Explorer 8 (Version: 20090308.140743)

Windows Live Upload Tool (Version: 14.0.8014.1029)

Windows Media Format 11 runtime

Windows Media Player 11

Windows PowerShell(TM) 1.0 (Version: 2)

**** End of log ****

I also included error reports. I know you did not ask for it,  but I'm hoping it helps, and I mean't that I've tried to update a driver, and I'm almost positive I was not doing it correctly, I when I've attempted it, the wizard never is able to locate the driver, and I also am unable to locate the driver. I know I downloaded some from Dell. I think I was finally able to update the modem or a modem. It still has not resolved my issues.Thank you for your time and assistance. I will do my best to follow your directions.;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

Hello 10crackers, I ran the mini tool box and here are the results you asked about: =========================== Installed Programs ============================

888poker

Acrobat.com (Version: 0.0.0)

Acrobat.com (Version: 1.1.377)

Adobe AIR (Version: 3.4.0.2540)

Adobe Audition 1.0 (Version: 1.0)

Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX (Version: 11.7.700.224)

Adobe Photoshop 7.0 (Version: 7.0)

Adobe Premiere Pro (Version: 7.0)

Adobe Reader XI (11.0.03) (Version: 11.0.03)

Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0 (Version: 12.0.2.122)

ATI Control Panel

ATI Display Driver

AVG 2013 (Version: 13.0.3204)

AVG 2013 (Version: 13.0.3345)

AVG 2013 (Version: 2013.0.3345)

BCM V.92 56K Modem

Belarc Advisor 8.3 (Version: 8.3.2.0)

Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller (Version: 10.04.01)

CCleaner (Version: 3.26)

Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system (Version: 12.0.6612.1000)

Crawler Toolbar (Version: 6.0.0.34)

Dell ResourceCD

Dell Support Center (Version: 3.2.6032.125)

Dell TrueMobile 1400 Dual Band WLAN Mini-PCI Card

Free Easy Burner V 5.1 (Version: 5.1.0.0)

Free Mp3 Wma Converter V 2.2 (Version: 2.2.0.0)

GmoteServer (Version: 2.0.2)

Google Chrome (Version: 27.0.1453.116)

Google Talk (remove only)

Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer (Version: 1.0.0)

Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer (Version: 7.5.4209.2358)

Google Update Helper (Version: 1.3.21.149)

Internet Explorer (Enable DEP)

iTunes (Version: 8.1.1.10)

Java 7 Update 25 (Version: 7.0.250)

Java Auto Updater (Version: 2.1.9.5)

Logitech® Camera Driver

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 (Version: 2.2.30729)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 (Version: 3.2.30729)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (Version: 3.5.30729)

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (Version: 4.0.30319)

Microsoft Application Error Reporting (Version: 12.0.6012.5000)

Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services Shim

Microsoft Choice Guard (Version: 2.0.48.0)

Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP (Version: 1)

Microsoft Fix it Center (Version: 1.0.0100)

Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs

Microsoft Kernel-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.5

Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs

Microsoft Office Live Add-in 1.5 (Version: 2.0.4024.1)

Microsoft Office XP Professional with FrontPage (Version: 10.0.6626.0)

Microsoft Silverlight (Version: 5.1.20125.0)

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU] (Version: 3.1.0000)

Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (Version: 8.0.61001)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17 (Version: 9.0.30729)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161 (Version: 9.0.30729.6161)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (Version: 10.0.40219)

Mozilla Firefox 16.0.2 (x86 en-US) (Version: 16.0.2)

Mozilla Maintenance Service (Version: 16.0.2)

MSN Toolbar (Version: 3.0.1203.0)

MSVCRT (Version: 14.0.1468.721)

MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) (Version: 4.20.9870.0)

MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB973688) (Version: 4.20.9876.0)

MVision (Version: 11.10.2030)

Nero Suite

NetZero Connection Center(remove only)

Octoshape add-in for Adobe Flash Player

OpenOffice.org 3.1 (Version: 3.1.9420)

Publish to Photo Frame (Version: 1.0.3.0)

QuickTime (Version: 7.60.92.0)

Revo Uninstaller 1.94 (Version: 1.94)

Segoe UI (Version: 14.0.4327.805)

SigmaTel AC97 Audio Drivers

Skype™ 5.10 (Version: 5.10.116)

Smiley Bar for Facebook (Version: 1.0.0.0)

Sony Picture Utility (Version: 3.0.00.11220)

Spotify (Version: 0.9.0.133.gd18ed589)

SpyHunter (Version: 4.13.6.4253)

swMSM (Version: 12.0.0.1)

Synaptics Pointing Device Driver (Version: 7.5.7.0)

Unity Web Player (Version: )

Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB963707) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB2598845) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2345886) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2467659) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2661254-v2) (Version: 2)

Update for Windows XP (KB2718704) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2736233) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB2749655) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB951072-v2) (Version: 2)

Update for Windows XP (KB951978) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB955759) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB955839) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB967715) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB968389) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB971029) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB973687) (Version: 1)

Update for Windows XP (KB973815) (Version: 1)

WebFldrs XP (Version: 9.50.6513)

Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)

Windows Internet Explorer 7 (Version: 20070813.185237)

Windows Internet Explorer 8 (Version: 20090308.140743)

Windows Live Communications Platform (Version: 14.0.8117.416)

Windows Live Essentials (Version: 14.0.8117.0416)

Windows Live Essentials (Version: 14.0.8117.416)

Windows Live Photo Gallery (Version: 14.0.8117.416)

Windows Live Sign-in Assistant (Version: 5.000.818.5)

Windows Live Sync (Version: 14.0.8117.416)

Windows Live Upload Tool (Version: 14.0.8014.1029)

Windows Live Writer (Version: 14.0.8117.0416)

Windows Media Format 11 runtime

Windows Media Player 11

Windows PowerShell(TM) 1.0 (Version: 2)

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Version: 20080414.031525)

Yahoo! Toolbar

**** End of log ****

                    You also asked about what I meant about device manager. Perhaps I was not running it correctly, but what I meant is that when I try to update a driver, the wizard is not able to locate the driver, and I don't know which one it should be either. It's the blind leading the blind. I have no clue as to what I'm doing. This is all new to me, and I'm surely making mistakes. I did not know about the yellow question mark, so I am sure I've made mistakes. The disc is an Windows XP Pro SP3. I bought the Dell Inspiron1000 at a yard sale, as well as the Windows disc, but from two different yard sales. The Dell originally had XP Home. A friend installed the disc XP Pro for me months ago. Dell told me they would not help me, because I installed a different program. I didn;t know I could not do that. At any rate I'm stuck now with what I have, and unable to get things to work right. I also most likely have picked up a virus or two, as I have downloaded so many Microsoft updates and Windows Updates, that I don;'t think I can count that high. I beleive I am beyond help, and I appreciate any that you are willing to offer me. I will try my best to follow instructions. If you decide to tell me to jump in a lake, I will understand. I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to help me, as I am completely clueless as to what I am doing. I have no real knowledge but I am willing to learn, and I am giving it a go. I don't know if I answered all your questions, I think I have installed one driver, and how I accomplished this, I am not sure. But I think I did it, but it has not solved the dll problem, nor some other problems I've been having. Again, thank you very much for your help. I will continue to try and fix, oh \*\*\*\*. I just realized, that I ran the mini tool box, on this computer, and not the dell 1000. I am truly an idiot. I'm sorry, let me go onto that other laptop.