I have just purchased a new laptop that came pre-installed with Windows 11, which I then replaced with Windows 10. After attempting to install Photoshop, however, I am repeatedly hit with the error seen in the image. I have tried reinstalling the program and running SFC scans to no avail. Looking at the error, I believe that the downgrade probably didn't update the file repository, and that's causing some issues. How can I fix this? Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question. Anonymous 2022-12-21T06:03:04+00:00 Hi Vaughn. I'm Greg, here to help you with this. What do you mean Downgrade, did you actually do the downgrade workaround here: https://pureinfotech.com/downgrade-windows-11-10/ or did you do the more stable Clean Install to WIndows 10 here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... After install did you expedite all Windows Updates including Optional until no more are offered? Then import any drivers from the PC maker's Support Downloads web page for your model that are newer, or branded instead of generic. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is how to keep the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Windows drivers are rarely enough. A downgrade of a factory install will never be half as good an install as a Clean Install is, and install quality is what matters most in WIndows 10 and 11. You can try these fixes for the error however: https://techcult.com/fix-bad-image-error-is-eit... https://appuals.com/bad-image-is-either-not-des... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLt5GgREFQA Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the detailed results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary. ______________________________________________ Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it. 0 comments No comments Hi Vaughn. I'm Greg, here to help you with this. What do you mean Downgrade, did you actually do the downgrade workaround here: https://pureinfotech.com/downgrade-windows-11-10/ or did you do the more stable Clean Install to WIndows 10 here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... After install did you expedite all Windows Updates including Optional until no more are offered? Then import any drivers from the PC maker's Support Downloads web page for your model that are newer, or branded instead of generic. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is how to keep the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Windows drivers are rarely enough.

A downgrade of a factory install will never be half as good an install as a Clean Install is, and install quality is what matters most in WIndows 10 and 11. You can try these fixes for the error however: https://techcult.com/fix-bad-image-error-is-eit... https://appuals.com/bad-image-is-either-not-des... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLt5GgREFQA Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the detailed results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary. ______________________________________________ Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.