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Origin Bad Image Error: 5 Ways to Get It Working Again

Check the DLL and system files to fix things

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Several users have reported that their Origin client is showing them a bad image error,Origin.exe Bad Image. This stops users from being able to launch any of their games.

This can get extremely frustrating, especially if you’ve been waiting to play some of thebest Origin games. In addition, theerroroccurs suddenly and seems to affect users with different system setups. Let’s find out all about it.

What does Bad image mean?

What does Bad image mean?

A bad image error indicates some sort of corruption or issue with the files required to launch and run a program. Here are a few reasons you might be getting the error:

How do I fix the Origin bad image error?

How do I fix the Origin bad image error?

1. Install the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013

Once done, restart your PC and check if ther5apex.exe Bad Image on Originerror is fixed. If not, head to the following method.

2. Install the Multibyte MFC Library for Visual Studio 2013

3. DownloadVisual C++ 2013 Runtime for Sideloaded Windows 8.1 apps

Verify if the Fifa 22 Bad Image error in Origin is fixed. In case it persists, try the following method.

4. Run the SFC command inside PowerShell

SFC or System File Checker scan looks for corruption in the system files, and if any are found, the affected files are replaced with their cached copy. Once done with the scan, check if theEALink.exe Bad Imageerror in Origin is fixed.

5. Update your GPU drivers

You couldmanually update the graphics driverif an updated version was not found earlier. Once done, the OriginBad Image msvcr120.DLLerror will be fixed.

Also, you can use a dedicatedthird-party driver updater softwareto automatically update the GPU and other drivers installed on the PC.

Outbyte Driver Updater

You now know the most effective solutions for theOrigin Bad Imageerror and how to download it on the latest iteration.

Also, find out how to fixerrors when buying items on Origin.

Please let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue by using the comment below.

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Vladimir Popescu

Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.

With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.

When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.

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