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Q164155: SMS: Doset32.exe Produces a Bad Image Error

Article: Q164155
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork kbPGC kbsmsUtil smspgc smsutilkbfixlist
Last Modified: 31-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to use Doset32.exe, the following error message appears:

  The application or DLL C:\WINNT\SMSSETU_.DLL is not a valid Windows image NT
  image. Please check this against your installation diskette.

You cannot run the Doset32.exe application.

CAUSE
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The Doset32.exe executable image improperly calls the wrong DLL. It should
actually call Smssu32.dll.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 1.2.


A supported fix is now available, but is not fully regression-tested and should
be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are
severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait
for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical
Support for more information.


Additional query words: prodsms SMSSETU_.DLL doset32 dosetup

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Keywords          : kbnetwork kbPGC kbsmsUtil smspgc smsutil kbfixlist
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS120
Version           : winnt:1.2
Issue type        : kbbug

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