How to Fix the Bad Image 0xc0000006 Error in Windows 10 & 11
The Bad Image 0xc0000006 error is a software startup issue that can occur in Windows 11 and 10. It is an error that occurs for some users when they strive to launch certain software packages. Affected programs display this error message: “C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32<DLL file title> is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error… Error status 0xc0000006.”
As that error message always references a DLL file, it can be considered a DLL issue. Software packages that error occurs for don’t open. This is how you may resolve error 0xc0000006 within Windows 10 and 11.
1. Run the Program Install Troubleshooter for Windows
Error 0xc0000006 can arise because of software installation issues. Microsoft’s Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter could fix installation issues for the affected programs. That’s not a troubleshooter included with Windows 11 or 10. However, you can download and run that troubleshooter like this:
2. Run Deployment Imaging and System File Scans
The 0xc0000006 error message highlights there’s a file (or even system image) issue. Therefore, running both Deployment Image and System File Checker scans are potential fixes for the 0xc0000006 error. Those are command-line utilities included with the OS to fix a bad Windows image and system files. This is how to run both those scans:
3. Run an Antivirus Scan
Don’t rule out the possibility that a virus might have caused error 0xc0000006 on your PC. System DLL files are sometimes the target of malware (malicious software). You can run an antivirus scan with Windows Security as follows:
4. Reregister the DLL Specified in 0xc0000006 Error Message
Every 0xc0000006 error specifiesa DLL file. So, there’s a possibility that the referenced DLL has a broken (corrupted) registry association. Reregistering the DLL mentioned in the error message will fix such an issue. This is how you can reregister a specified DLL with the regsvr32 command-line tool:
Replace the DLL file name in the command above with a real DLL file. Make sure you enter the file’s full and exact title with its DLL extension included at the end.
5. Reinstall the Software for Which the 0xc0000006 Error Occurs
The error 0xc0000006 message suggests that you try reinstalling whatever software the error arises for. That’s a good suggestion, for doing so will replace the program’s files and probably fix the error if it’s due to an installation issue. You can reinstall most software packages by uninstalling them via Programs and Features like this:
If you could’t find the software you need to uninstall in Programs and Features, have a look for it within Apps & features in Settings. To open Apps & features, press theWindows+Ikeys both at the same time. Then clickAppsandApps & featuresto view a list of installed software. You can select to uninstall all listed apps from there.
6. Uninstall a Recent Windows 11/10 Update
Buggy Windows updates can be another potential cause for the 0xc0000006 error. If error 0xc0000006 started popping up on your PC shortly after a recent Windows update, uninstalling that update might be a possible solution.
So, try uninstalling the most recent Windows update on your PC and see if that fixes the issue. You can learn how to do that in our guide onhow to manually uninstall Windows 10 and 11 updates.
7. Reset Windows 10 or 11
Resetting Windows (otherwise known as a repair install) is a simple way to reinstall the platform with its default configuration. After you’ve reset Windows, you’ll need to reinstall all your previously installed third-party software packages. So, reset the platform only as a last resort if all else files. This is how to reset Windows 11:
Error 0xc0000006 Is Now Sorted!
Applying those potential fixes will probably get the 0xc0000006 error sorted out on most users’ Windows 11/10 PCs. It can’t be said they’re 100 percent guaranteed, but they’ll likely get error 0xc0000006 fixed in most instances. With the Bad Image error 0xc0000006 fixed, you’ll be able to launch and utilize the software packages for which that issue occurred again.
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