Bad Image 0xc000012f Error occurs when some of the system files are corrupt and there are interfering with the system process. In this article, we will discuss the different methods to solve the Bad Image error 0xc000012f.
Causes of Bad Image 0xc000012f Error
- The executable file trying to install is corrupt.
- Misconfigured system files.
- Corrupt registry keys.
- Hard disk fragmentation.
- Too many applications running during the system start up.
Methods to fix the Bad Image 0xc000012f Error
Run the Image Command
To do this,
- Firstly, right click and open the Command Prompt and Run as Administrator
- After that, run a Deployment Image scan by entering the below command line and press Enter.DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Run the System File Scan SFC Command
To scan with the SFC (System File Checker) tool, enter and execute this command: sfc /scannow
Perform System Restore to fix Bad Image 0xc000012f Error
To do this,
- Firstly, Press Windows + R button.
- After that, type the command as rstrui.exe and press Enter.
- Finally, select the System Restore point of the date when the system was working
Perform a Clean Boot
- Firstly, press Ctrl+ Shift+Esc and then click the Service tab
- Secondly, check the box next to Hide all Microsoft services and click on Disable all
- Next, click the Startup tab and click to Open Task Manager
- After that, right-click each entry and select Disable button and Exit Task Manager.
- Finally, save the change and restart the system.
Uninstall updates to fix Bad Image 0xc000012f Error
- Firstly, Select & open Update & Security option.
- In the Update & security window, select Windows Update tab.
- After this, click on Advanced Options, and then Update history.
- Next, click on Uninstall an update.
- You will be taken to the Uninstall an update window.
- Finally, right-click on the first installed update on the list and click Uninstall.