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
    2016-07-27T12:10:57+00:00

    the easiest way to fix this issue is to edit the registry and delete the sub keys of hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windowsNT\currentversion\schedule\taskcache\tree\microsoft\windows\windowsbackup\windowsbackup\monitor and once this has been done reboot your machine and it should run fine.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-07-28T04:25:45+00:00

    Hi ConfusedABC

    The answer is a qualified yes. The utility is designed to repair the error: ‘The task image is corrupt or has been tampered with’ (0x80041321). Reverting from Windows 10 is just a common cause of this error. But if this is not the error you are seeing, then my utility won’t help.

    Dijji

    Thank you, thank you. You truly are a wizard. Not only did it repair the Task Scheduler but I was finally able to do a backup and create a system image, something I hadn't be able to do for weeks.

    There are, however, five entries that didn't get resolved. I have listed them by name below. Do you have any suggestions as to how they might be repaired? I am hoping to do a clean install of Windows 10 tomorrow before the freebee runs out.

    Background ConfigSurveyor

    RacTask

    Windows Parent Controls

    IPAddress Conflict2

    IPAddress Conflict1

    Any advice you can provide will be most appreciated.

    ConfusedABC (not so much any more)

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-07-28T08:46:08+00:00

    You would need to use the zip file of out-of-the-box Windows 7 (or 8.1) task definitions available from my site. Detailed descriptions of how to use it are available on the Documentation tab on the same site.

    I would be very surprised, however, if these remaining issues blocked a Windows 10 upgrade, and the Windows 10 that you get should not be affected by them.

    Dijji

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