Task image is corrupt or has been tampered with 0x80041321

Anonymous
2011-01-03T00:31:58+00:00

When I try to do a monthly back up it want do it. It gives me Task image is corrupt or has been tampered with 0x80041321. I checked for virures & they come back clean. Can some one please help me out?????????

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Anonymous
2011-10-20T05:14:45+00:00

hi,

i just thought that this solution given by mouneshwar on page 2 of this thread (about three entries down) was too broad based. especially the part where he suggests deleting all the subkeys.

i had a similar issue with my task sched/ corrupted tasks, and the steps you suggested wouldn't have re-created clean tasks to replace the corrupt ones.

BY FAR the most thorough way to solve the issue is using regedit for the tasks, as well as correcting the corrupted tasks in system32 file.

all the steps can be thoroughly described to get the correct solution in the following microsoft support article:

MS10-092, specifically this support page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2305420

although it deals with a problem in the task sched caused by a windows update, the actual problem is exactly the same, with the same corrupt task messages.

this is the correct way to solve the issue, it takes a few steps but it's not difficult. just follow it closely, and only fix the tasks which are an issue in your system.

this is the most thorough way to fix this issue.

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Anonymous
2011-02-01T12:23:35+00:00

Hi espbrian,

I would suggest you to try the steps mentioned below.

Steps to re-create Task Scheduler

Registry Disclaimer: The steps mentioned below includes system registry modification. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

a.    Click on Start; in the start search type regedit.exe and press Enter.

If you get a consent prompt, click on Yes.

b.    Browse through the following location.

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Schedule key and then delete its subkeys.

c.    Save the changes and then exit out of the registry editor.

Now check if Task Scheduler works.

Hope this information is helpful and let me know if you need any further assistance.

Mouneshwar R – Microsoft Support

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-01-08T19:34:34+00:00

    hi,

    i have the same problem

    Task image is corrupt or has been tampered with 0x80041321

    after upgraded from windows vista to windows 7.

    all what i found on this site didn't help and anyway most of it seems to apply for vista and not 7

    can someone help / give a good idea since due to bad experience i feel vulnerable without a valid backup

    thanks

    jo

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-01-09T00:38:48+00:00

    Hi jo, I still recommend my posting dated January 4, 2012, I to have upgraded four of my computers from Vista to Windows 7, 32 bit. I haven't had problems with Windows 7.0 , 64 bit. As I stated in my reply, I do not recommend for the average computer user to attempt making changes to the system registery, especially if you haven't backed up your system lately, At least perfom a new system restore point, before changing anything or adding new programs,  I have had great response calling Microsoft for complicated problems, but you must feel comfortable allowing them to gain control of your computer and make the necessary changes that only a qualified computer tech should do. I use Windows Explorer to hunt down certain files or drivers, sure it takes a lot of steps, but in the end it is better than trying to type in the instructions or commands and come up with file doesn't exists of receive error codes. I did fix the Task image problem with the code of 0x80041321 by hunting down through many sub-folders and locate these files,( 1) AutoMaticBackup file and(2)WindowsBackUp Monitor. delte both of these files, restart your computer and set up your auto Back-Up task.  I hope this helps.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-01-09T17:33:35+00:00

    lester,

    thanks a lot for fast reply.

    agree that help should take average user into account.

    followed your steps and backup is running now

    thanks

    jo

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