Member Avatar for yoav

stop c0000221 Bad image checksum The image version.dll is possibly corrupt the header checksum does not match the computed checksum

Anyone know how to fix this???

Edited by Dani because: Formatting fixed
  • 3 Contributors
  • 2 Replies
  • 75 Views
  • 11 Hours Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by jado

Dani AI

Generated

Quick practical note for : the error you posted points to a critical system DLL being corrupt or the wrong build for your install. As noted, a full reinstall will work, but you can often recover the machine without reinstalling. Thanks to for the pointer to similar reports.

Try these steps (do them in order; stop if you are unsure). First try Safe Mode or Last Known Good via F8. If those fail, boot the Windows XP CD and enter the Recovery Console (press R). From the Recovery Console run a disk scan, then replace the damaged DLL with the copy from the CD (adjust drive letters as needed):

chkdsk /r

expand D:\i386\version.dl_ C:\Windows\System32\version.dll

Notes: the CD drive letter may not be D:, and files on the CD are often compressed (hence the trailing underscore). Make sure any replacement file exactly matches your Windows service pack and architecture — do not copy random DLLs from the web. If these repair attempts fail, check memory (Memtest) and HDD SMART status, try another XP disc or a repair-install, and back up important data before doing a full install. Post the XP service pack level and whether this is x86 or x64 and exact expand/copy commands tailored to your setup can be provided.

Recommended Answers

All 2 Replies

Member Avatar for JakeCourtney

I'd reinstall XP with a good clean disc. The installation might have gone through, but one of the files might of been corrupt.

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.