SMS: Doset32.exe Produces a Bad Image Error

Last reviewed: May 21, 1997
Article ID: Q164155

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server, version 1.2

SYMPTOMS

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

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

STATUS

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
Keywords : kbbug1.20 kbfix1.20.sp2 kbnetwork smspgc smsutil kbfixlist
Version : 1.2
Platform : WinNT
Issue type : kbbug
Resolution Type : kbservicepack

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Last reviewed: May 21, 1997
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