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How to fix error error-bad-pipe in Windows 11
ERROR_BAD_PIPE = 230
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | error-bad-pipe |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 30 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Restart your computer. This clears any temporary pipe states and restarts all services. Often, a simple reboot resolves the issue.
- 2 If the error occurs with a specific application, check if the application has an update. Visit the official website or use the built-in updater. Developers often fix pipe-related bugs in updates.
- 3 Run the System File Checker to repair corrupted system files. Open Command Prompt as administrator (press Windows key, type 'cmd', right-click, select 'Run as administrator') and type 'sfc /scannow'.
- 4 If SFC finds issues, run DISM to repair the system image: 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'.
- 5 Check if any related services are stopped. Open Services (Win+R, type 'services.msc') and ensure that services like 'Remote Procedure Call (RPC)' and 'Windows Management Instrumentation' are running. If not, start them.
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