Windows 10: Kept Getting Bad Image Error Messages

Hello,I am using a Dell Inspiron 3795 laptop with Windows 10, have the latest updates.Starting last night, after I rebooted my laptop, I start getting several "Bad Image" error messages for certain programs, e.g. Malwarebytes and several other minor programs. I have attached a couple of jpgs for discussion.Also I am no longer able to start the CMD prompt, either with or without administration authorization. I got the same error message. So I couldn't even do a CHKDSK to check for disk error. However, I was able to check disk error using the TOOL option my Drive C and no error was found. All m

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DXSETUP.exe- Bad Image ERROR

The error message DXSETUP.exe- Bad Image ERROR that you are getting may be due to a corrupted software on the computer. However, we need to perform some troubleshooting steps to isolate the cause of this concern. Before we proceed, kindly
answer the following:

• Which application are you trying to download from Steam?
• Are you experiencing this to all application you are trying to download?
• Can you send us a screenshot of the error message that you are getting when downloading application? Make sure that you remove all personal information.

 

Hidden Window: CNQMMAIN>EXE - Bad Image error message

Hello,

For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
• Click OK.

• Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?

Furthermore, a bad Image error occurs if there's an interruption to the system process or a corrupted file that affects the system. To isolate the issue, we suggest that you run the
System File Checker (SFC) tool. It's a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows
system files and restore corrupted files.

You may also check the answer from Andre Da Costa in this
thread
regarding Hidden Window: CNQMMAIN.EXE - Bad Image error message.

We look forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Windows Bad Image error

Hi Laura,

To better assist you regarding the “Windows bad Image error message” on your computer, please clarify the following:

• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Since when are you experiencing the issue?
• Is it still an ongoing issue on your computer?
• Any recent changes made prior to the issue?

Regards.