Fix: ERROR_INVALID_SEGMENT_NUMBER 180 (0xB4)

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Updated onNovember 7, 2024

updated onNovember 7, 2024

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TheERROR_INVALID_SEGMENT_NUMBERWindows system error, with code180 (0xB4), is usually encountered while running codes or apps requiring access to a file that is not available or the key permissions are missing.

The error message reads,The system detected a segment number that was not correct.

Before you proceed, reboot the PC, check the affected file for corruption, move it to a different directory, and install pending Windows updates. For most, these basic checks should do the trick!

How can I fix ERROR_INVALID_SEGMENT_NUMBER?

1. Run the affected app as an administrator

2. Disable UAC

Instead of turning off UAC altogether, you can alsodisable UAC for specific programs, primarily the affected app.

3. Repair the corrupted system files

Ifcorrupted system filesare the reason behind theERROR_INVALID_SEGMENT_NUMBER The system detected a segment number that was not correctWindows error, running theDISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)and SFC(System File Checker)scan will get things up and running!

4. Repair the disk

If a file is triggering180 (0xB4) The system detected a segment number that was not correct, it could be a disk-related issue to blame. And in this case, theCheck Diskutility will repair all problems, including bad sectors.

5. Perform a system restore

If the previous solutions didn’t work, a system restore would help you revert any recent changes behindERROR_INVALID_SEGMENT_NUMBER 180 (0xB4). Just make sure to choose arestore point createdbefore the issue first appeared or the oldest one to be on the safe side.

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We also have a guide on theERROR_INVALID_FLAG_NUMBERmessage, so feel free to visit it for more solutions.

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Fix: ERROR_INVALID_SEGMENT_NUMBER 180 (0xB4)#

How can I fix ERROR_INVALID_SEGMENT_NUMBER?#

1. Run the affected app as an administrator#

2. Disable UAC#

3. Repair the corrupted system files#

4. Repair the disk#

5. Perform a system restore#