There are quite a few reasons why this error can occur. The main ones include runtime errors in Norton, a wrong installation, or an outdated version. The easiest way to fix this issue is by running the LiveUpdate in Norton to update your antivirus to its latest version. Another way is to disable fast startup if you’re using Windows 8 or Windows 10. There are two more methods apart from the ones mentioned above, and I will list the steps for all of them.
1. Run Norton Autofix
Norton Autofix detects and automatically fixes any problems with your Norton applications. It should be your first step whenever an NSC.exe error occurs. Here’s how you can run it:
2. Run Norton LiveUpdate
LiveUpdate is the option through which you can update your Norton products. Norton releases multiple patches for every version, and running LiveUpdate is the only way to install them. If any of your Norton Security versions are displaying this error, then it is more likely that they are outdated. The bad image error primarily appears in v22.22.7.14, but it can also occur in the latest v22.23.5.106 if you haven’t installed the most recent patches. Here’s how to run Norton LiveUpdate on different platforms:
On Windows
Turn on Norton Automatic LiveUpdate (Windows)
If the Automatic LiveUpdate option is turned on, you will not have to worry about manually updating the application or encountering NSC.exe errors. All the new patches will install automatically once this option is enabled. Here’s how to do that:
On Mac
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On iOS
3. Disable Fast Startup
Programs such as Norton Security and others require the system to completely shut down and restart in order for their running files to be updated. If fast startup is enabled, the system’s saved state will be loaded, and there won’t be a complete restart. A brief method involves right-clicking on your Start Menu button and selecting Restart. This action will shut down the system and restart it without entering a hibernation state, which will help you update Norton and counter the NSC.exe errors. Here are the steps to disable fast boot or startup in Windows 8/8.1 and 10:
4. Run the SFC Scan
If the Norton error originates from a corrupted file, then running the SFC scan will automatically solve the problem. It will detect all the faulty files and fix or replace them. The issue might be that some of your Norton files are not working properly, causing runtime errors to pop up. Therefore, it is always a good idea to run an SFC scan. Here’s how to do that:
5. Disable 0patchLoaded.dll injection into NSC.exe
Disabling the injection of 0patchLoaded.dll will eliminate any errors displayed by the NSC executable file. One way to achieve this is by using the registry editor, but it can be more time-consuming. Therefore, as an alternative, below are the commands through which you can accomplish the same task: Lastly, open Norton again and you won’t see any error.
