Re: MS05-051 security update 902400 causes STOP: c0000221 Bad Image Ch

Sounds like a hardware issue, to me.

Error Message: ...STOP: C0000221 STATUS_IMAGE_CHECKSUM_MISMATCH
[[To resolve this issue, you need to either obtain a new copy of the file or
reinstall Windows. If reinstallation fails to solve the problem, a hardware
or network problem may exist.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=101096&sd=RMVP

...."STOP: C0000221 STATUS_IMAGE_CHECKSUM_MISMATCH" error message occurs
[[To resolve this problem, obtain a new copy of the corrupted file or
reinstall Windows XP. If you continue to receive...the error messages...a
hardware problem or a network problem may exist.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314474&sd=RMVP
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

Darryl Gittins wrote:
> I've been installing the High-Priority Updates one by one, trying to
> determine which Windows Update is causing my system to bluescreen on
> restart. I have determined that KB 902400 is causing the error. After I
> install the 902400 security update, I get the following Stop error on a
> blue screen:
>
> STOP: c0000221 {Bad Image Checksum}
> The image ole32.dll is possibly corrupt.
> The header checksum does not match the computed checksum
>
> After this error occurs, I cannot start the computer in safe mode, and the
> "Last known good configuration" will not fix the problem either.
>
> Specifically, what happened is I ran system repair after the crash (an in
> place upgrade using a Windows XP SP2 slipstream disc), and the system
> started. Then installed the 902400 update, and then I got the c0000221
> Stop
> error again. I then need to reinstall the operating system.
>
> Thanks very much for reading this, and for any suggestions!!