5 Ways to Fix Bad Image Errors on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Clear a New User Profile

You can create a new user profile and test the apps to see if you get the error. A new profile will be devoid of any preferences.

OpenSettings>Account>Other users> under Other users,click Add account>I don’t have this person sign in info>Add user without a Microsoft account>fill in the fieldsto create a test account and then follow the instructions.

Fix 2: Run SFC Scan to Fix Corrupt Files

At times, running a few commands can fix errors with bad images. Use the SFC scan tofix corrupt files.

Step 1:OpenCommand Prompt>run it as administrator.

Step 3:Type the following command > pressEnter

Give your computera few minutesto complete the process, then exit.RestartingyourPC should help fix damaged system files.

Fix 3: Register the Specific DLL File Again

If you see the 0xc000012f error message, it is a DLL file name that you might have to register again. You can use Microsoft Register Server for this.

Step 1:OpenCommand Promptas administrator.

Step 2:Input the following command with the DLL file name from the0xc000012f error messageincluded.

Step 3:PressEnterto register the DLL file specified.

Fix 4: Perform a Clean Boot and Troubleshoot

Other times, one or several optional programs can cause errors. To determine and eliminate such applications, perform a clean boot. A clean boot is a troubleshooting exercise that helps you diagnose specific elements causing problems.

Step 1:Typemsconfigin the Windows search bar and press Enter.

Step 2:Select theGeneraltab. Under Selective startup, uncheckLoad startup items. Also, ensure that theLoad system servicesandUse original boot configurationare checked.

Step 3:Move to theServices tab> checkHide all Microsoft services> clickDisable all.

Step 4:Tap on theStartup tab> clickOpen Task Manager.

Step 5:Click onsuspected problematic startup programsand chooseDisable. Remember that you have to repeat this process for every application on the list.

Step 6:Once done, clickDisableat the bottom. Close the task manager andrestartyour PC.

After the restart, turn on each disabled application individually. This will help you identify the specific application with a problem.

Once you have identified the bad application, resume normal boot without it. Follow the procedure above and select the enable option instead of disabling applications.

Fix 5: Perform a System Restore

If everything else fails, your last resolve should be to perform a system restore. A system restore allows you to return to a version that worked well on your computer.

Step 1:Typerstruiin the Windows search bar > hitEnterto open System Restore.

Step 2:ClickChoose a different restore point> pressNext.

Step 3:Select apreferred restore pointand clickNext.

Step 4:ClickFinishon the next screen. Confirm the process by clickingYeson the dialog desk.

Remember that this process may take hours to complete. Be patient and do not interrupt as your system reverts to previous versions.

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Last updated on 28 August, 2024

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