Setup.exe - Bad Image While Installing Windows 7
Aug 3, 2011
While I was installing an OEM 64-bit version of Windows 7 I got the following pop-up message during the "completing installation" step:
setup.exe - Bad image C:Windowssystem32sppc.dll is either not designed to run on windows or it contains a error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.
I hit ok, and it popped up again... and again... etc. So finally I tried to cancel the Install via the standard red x routine. Upon which i received a message saying that installation cannot be cancelled at this point... blah blah"
So being stuck and unable to finish or cancel the installation, I went for the good old turn off the computer method. Then I started fresh reformatting the drive and all. I had to leave the location I was at unfortunately while it was at "extracting files 52%" We'll see what's showing when I arrive in the morning.
Now, the question(s):
What causes this message to appear? And obviously, how do I fix/prevent it?
If it's due to bad media, how do I get a replacement copy? (seeing as it's OEM and thus I am technically responsible for support as I am the system builder)
Finally, the disclaimer:
Yes, I do know the difference between OEM and Retail. Yes, I did legitimately purchase the installation media & key. Yes, I am reselling this system to an end user; it is NOT for personal use. No, I did not run the OPK prior to using this software; I did not see the point as in this particular case I am personally setting up the machine for the client (plugging it in, installing software, registering & activating that software as well as the OS, etc.) Yes, I did look on this forum, as well as others, including window's own, and all over "the Google" to no avail
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