ERROR_IMAGE_MACHINE_TYPE_MISMATCH: How to Fix

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ERROR_IMAGE_MACHINE_TYPE_MISMATCH

ERROR_IMAGE_MACHINE_TYPE is giving people headaches, interrupting normal activities. It usually happens when you try to run 32-bit file on a 64-bit machine or vice versa.

Another common cause are corrupt or missing DLLs. In this guide, we’ll give you step by step instructions that’ll help you fix this problem quickly.

Let’s get started:

How to Fix ERROR_IMAGE_MACHINE_TYPE_MISMATCH

1. Check system architecture

  1. Press the Windows key and type System Information.
  2. Open the app shown on top.system information
  3. In the System Summary section, look for System Type.system type
    • x64-based PC: Your system is 64-bit.
    • x86-based PC: Your system is 32-bit.

Ensure that you’re installing or using applications that are compatible with your system architecture.

2. Repair corrupt system files

  1. Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: sfc/scannow.SFCSCANNOW
  3. Wait for the scan to finish and allow Windows to repair any corrupted files.
  4. Restart your PC once the scan is complete.
  5. Check if you’re still getting ERROR_IMAGE_MACHINE_TYPE_MISMATCH.

3. Use DISM

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.open command prompt as an administrator
  2. Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth and press Enter.dism
  3. Once done, enter the following command DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.dism restore health
  4. Restart your computer.

If the SFC scan doesn’t resolve the issue, use the DISM tool to repair the system image, which indirectly repairs DLL files that can cause the ERROR_IMAGE_MACHINE_TYPE_MISMATCH.

4. Use a DLL repair tool

If the problem persists, consider using a dedicated tool such as Fortect to fix DLL files. As mentioned, this error is most likely due to DLL corruption.

Being able to identify exactly which file is problematic can be difficult sometimes, but such tools have built-in scanners that can automatically find and fix them.

To fix ERROR_IMAGE_MACHINE_TYPE_MISMATCH, you have to make sure your apps and files are compatible with your system architecture.

Repairing corrupt files and DLLs are also important steps, as shown above.

Let us know which option worked for you, and if you’re still struggling with this error, give us more details in the comments below.

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