How to fix error: Error 193 on Windows

There are several reasons for this: incomplete installation, registry corruption due to changes (installation or removal), malware, etc.

How to fix?

Scan your PC for viruses and malware.

There is a chance that the problem is related to a computer infection. Viruses damage or delete files. Therefore, cleaning is likely to fix the problem you are experiencing.

Clear the system of temporary documents and folders.

How to run Disk Cleanup in Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10?

• Press Winkey + R.
• We print “cleanmgr” -> Enter.
• The Disk Cleanup dialog box appears, containing check boxes. For the most part, the “temporary files” category takes up the majority.
• Check the boxes next to the unused categories and apply.
• Install automatic device driver updates.

193 errors are sometimes related to corrupt or outdated drivers

• Run sysdm.cpl. To do this, use the “Winkey + R” buttons, type in “sysdm.cpl” in the command line and press Enter.
• In the “system properties” window, click the “hardware” tab.
• In the “device installation options” check the automatic update setting.
• On the same tab, find Device Manager.
• Drivers that are not installed or are corrupted are indicated by a yellow exclamation mark.
• Update automatically or manually.

Use “Windows System Restore” to undo the latest changes.

This will bring files and programs back on your PC to the time when everything was working fine. Take the following steps:

• Click start.
• In the search box, enter “System Restore” and click “ok”.
• Select “Recovery” in the results window.
• Follow the instructions of the “Settings Wizard” to complete the work.
• Run Windows System File Checker (“sfc / scannow”).

A very handy tool that allows you to scan and fix corrupted files (including those related to error 193).

• Select start.
• Enter “cmd”.
• Run as administrator.
• Type “sfc / scannow” and Enter.
• The check will start scanning for problems.
• Complete the procedure according to the instructions on the screen.