Is the Nsis error preventing you from installing an application on your computer? Subsequently, check out our article which will guide you through the steps to solve this issue on your Windows 11 PC.
The Nsis error takes place whenever a software fails the integrity check. When you download a program and the installation doesn’t pass the integrity test, you may encounter this error. The foremost reason for the program failing this test can be corrupted files. However, there are other reasons too – malware, corrupted system files, and even issues within the operating system. The Nsis error also comes with different error messages; such messages denote the exact problem but can be very hard to decode for non-tech experts. The following list of troubleshooting methods will tell you exactly how you can fix it for good.
Fixes for Nsis error on Windows 11:
1) Rename the program file:
Locate the download location of the program that you want to install on your computer. Find the installer file and rename it. Make sure you don’t tamper with the suffix of the file that is “.exe”. For example, if the installer file is named “abc.exe” rename it to “abc2.exe” or “def.exe”. Now, try to run the application again to check if the installation process works smoothly. If it still shows an error, try the next method.
2) Copy the file in a new folder:
The method is pretty straightforward. Copy the installer file in a new folder and try to run the program again. This method will help if any other file in the download location is causing a hindrance. If this does not fix the Nsis error, take a look the next fix.
3) System update:
Go to Windows settings and select Windows update from the list on the left. If your system is up to date, move on to the next step. If there is an update pending, install it and check if the error still bothers you.
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4) Scan for malware:
You can either use your trusted third-party anti-malware software or just use the in-built anti-malware scanner to look for possible threats on your device. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Windows security > Virus and threat protection > Scan options > Full scan > Scan now. This will initiate a thorough scan of your computer. Let this process complete itself. if the error still persists post-scan, try the next method.
5) Run SFC and DISM scan:
Open the Command Prompt by typing ‘CMD’ in the Windows search box. Make sure to run the Command prompt as an administrator. Type/copy-paste the following commands one by one in the window and press enter after each one.
SFC scan- “sfc /scannow”
DISM scan – “/Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth”
“/Online /Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth”
Once these scans are complete, Restart your PC and the error should no longer bother you.
