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Fix ‘status_invalid_image_hash’ on Chrome and Edge

This article explains troubleshooting steps to fix the status_invalid_image_hash error in Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium).

Google recently started including specific error codes on crash pages. This helps us identify the issue and troubleshoot accordingly. One such error message is “status_invalid_image_hash“.

Fixing Error “status_invalid_image_hash” – Chrome

According to simon.daixin simon on the Chrome support forum, you can fix this error by making the following Windows registry change:

  1. From the start menu, select Run.
  2. Enter “Regedit” to open Regedit application.2. access “\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome”.
  3. If you find only “\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google”, create a folder named “Chrome”.
  4. Create a new item named “RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled” (DWORD 32) on the right side.
  5. Set value 0 to “RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled”.
  6. Restart Chrome.

You can also do this from the command prompt.

  1. Right-click command prompt and choose “Run as administrator”
  2. Type the following:
    REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0
  3. Restart Chrome.

We shall update this article as more troubleshooting steps become available.

Error ‘status_invalid_image_hash error’ in Edge

Are using Microsoft’s Edge browser powered by Chromium on your Windows 10 PC? You might see the same status_invalid_image_hash error on Edge tabs too.

How do you fix this error? Let us take a look.

Step 1 – Update Edge

Are you using the latest version of Edge? Check this by going to Settings > Help and Feedback > About Microsoft Edge.

If an update is available, Edge will automatically download this. Restart the browser when the download is complete.

Try using Edge again. Do you still see the error? Continue to the next step.

Step 2 – Update antivirus software

Do you use antivirus software like Symantec or Mcafee? Do you have any update pending?

If you have pending software updates, download and install them. Restart your computer.

Try using Edge again. Are things OK now?

Step 3 – Rename msedge.exe

If none of the previously discussed steps work, try renaming the msedge.exe file. To do this:

  1. Open C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application
  2. Rename the msedge.exe to something else, anything other than its current name.
  3. Restart Edge.

Is Edge working again now? Let us know in the comments section. If you have any other troubleshooting step that worked, please leave us a comment and we will add it.

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46 responses to “Fix ‘status_invalid_image_hash’ on Chrome and Edge”

  1. Chadi

    For Microsoft Edge just add this key:

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
    “RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled”=hex:

    Or manually add a binary value named RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled and its value is 0 to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge. Most likely you need to create the key Edge.

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    1. Dinsan – Bangalore, India – Digital Minimalist & Content Developer. Drinks Tea and writes Stuff (mostly about Chromebooks). My views are mostly copied from others.
      Dinsan Francis

      Thank you for your suggestion!

      Reply
      1. srk0077
        shahrukh

        hi sir,
        can you pls provide something for microsoft edge also just like this ?

        >> REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 <<

      2. John Dubois

        REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0

  2. Jacky

    Step 3 worked for me.

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    1. khoanguyen2016
      Nguyen Trong Khoa

      yes step 3 worked!!! THANKS!

  3. cychronisis
    Ethan

    Thanks so much! Chrome and Edge haven’t been working for almost a year now, and I never knew why until I came across this site. I’ve been using Firefox for the meantime but I’m so happy that I can use them again. 🙂

    Reply
  • Dan Schwab

    Step 3 worked gloriously. Thank you!

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    1. Dinsan – Bangalore, India – Digital Minimalist & Content Developer. Drinks Tea and writes Stuff (mostly about Chromebooks). My views are mostly copied from others.
      Dinsan Francis

      Thank you for letting us know!

      Reply
  • Alfred

    Hi,

    Step 3 – Rename msedge.exe:

    Wow – worked for me! Thanks a lot!

    Fortunately Internet Explorer still comes with Win10, Otherwise I would have had no alternative browser to search for help.

    Reply
  • HITESH

    THANK YOU…!! IT REALLY WORKS

    Reply
  • Karen Louise Lapointe

    I’ve tried both the above for Google Chrome and still get that awful error code. I’m at a complete loss on how to fix my Chrome 🙁

    Reply
  • Demo

    Hi, Step 3 worked fantastic. Thank you

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  • Sam

    step 3 works perfectly

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  • Rich

    Step 3 Worked for me too, but why does changing the name of the executable fix the problem?

    Reply
  • Kathy Phan

    Step 3 work for my Computer

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  • Juan C Surinach

    Hi there. My Windows Edge is now working. Thanks a lot for that. But when I type this command REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0

    it does not work in Chrome. When I open the command Regedit, then click on Hkey_local_machine, then Software, under policies I don’t see Google\Chrome folder in there. AM I looking on the wrong place? I do see under Software a Folder called Google\Chrome. Is this the place where I am supposed to create the new item named “RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled” (DWORD 32) on the right side.
    5.Set value 0 to “RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled”.

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  • Arvind Kumar Baba Beeram

    Worked like a Charm! Thank you for your help!

    Reply
  • Paul

    Simply copyig in the line suggested to Command prompt as Administrator came back with “Operation completed succesfully” – PROBLEM SOLVED – THANK YOU SO MUCH!

    Reply
  • acolytetojippity
    Acolyte

    I’ve found that sometimes the Chrome registry key will fix both browsers, but sometimes not.
    Also, renaming msedge.exe works great to be able to launch the browser but completely breaks Hyperlinks. You can no longer use nuEdge as the default browser to open links.

    Only thing that worked was Chadi’s comment from early July: adding the same registry key (has to be a DWORD, not a Binary) to the \Policies\Microsoft\Edge folder.

    That worked like a charm.

    Reply
  • Darshan

    Step 3 Worked for me, But Image getting crash, I can’t see google images, it looks broken. Can you help? How can I upload screenshot?

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    1. Dinsan – Bangalore, India – Digital Minimalist & Content Developer. Drinks Tea and writes Stuff (mostly about Chromebooks). My views are mostly copied from others.
      Dinsan Francis

      Hello,

      If Google Images is broken, try using the Incognito mode and see if that resolves the issue. You can upload screenshot to imgur and share the link.

      Reply
  • Arthur Ellis

    Thanks so much.
    Mine was edge and option 3 worked perfectly

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  • Diana Allen

    Step 3 worked for me!

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  • Talha

    Renaming msedge.exe worked fine for me. Cheers!

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  • Dr. Pravin Patil

    Thank you very much. It was quite simple. Following procedure worked for me.

    1. Right-click command prompt and choose “Run as administrator”
    2. Type the following:
    REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0
    3. Restart Chrome.

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    1. MATT B

      thank you it worked for chrome but only after following your missing step that is TO RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

      Reply
  • DASNetSys

    REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0

    Reply
  • Nick

    The RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled fix for Chrome and the renaming the msedge.exe work!

    Reply
    1. Dinsan – Bangalore, India – Digital Minimalist & Content Developer. Drinks Tea and writes Stuff (mostly about Chromebooks). My views are mostly copied from others.
      Dinsan Francis

      Nick, thank you for confirming.

      Reply
  • Ruben Martin

    Step 3 and regedit string addition worked for me.
    Thank you Very Much !!

    Reply
  • Ramesh

    Right-click command prompt and choose “Run as administrator”
    Type the following:
    REG ADD “HKLMSoftwarePoliciesGoogleChrome” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0

    Restart Chrome.

    Reply
  • Joel

    Thank you!

    These worked for me, via cmd, on a new Dell 7780 AIO model:

    REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0

    REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0

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  • raj

    Step 3 – Rename msedge.exe worked like a charm thanks techs

    Reply
  • scott5fdafc3abc
    Dr Scott A Henry

    What I find amazing, is that people always want to find the solution to a symptom and not a problem. This specific error is typically associated with a DNS HiJacker, and is stereotypical of this type of Malware. I had a computer come in today, with this error, and yes I will be the first to admit that this does work, it still does not solve the overall problem that you are having. I have a client with AOL Desktop Installed, along with Edge and Chrome. When you go into Edge or Chrome, the typical message comes up about Invalid_Hash, but when you go into AOL Desktop, all it does is look for an internet connection which it never does find.

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  • Athula

    Thank you!!! it’s work for me..
    REG ADD “HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome” /v RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0

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  • Zaw Thura Tun
    ZT

    Thank you! The two fixes worked marvellously!

    Reply
  • Marek-M

    Works perfect! I just repaired Chrome and Edge in 1 minute!

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  • jmatthies1 – Chicago, IL
    Janice Matthies

    Thank you so much! It worked. I have been living with this for months and using Firefox.

    Reply
  • Doe

    It works like magic. The step 3 for the Edge and also the Google Chrome also works perfectly.
    Thank you so much.

    Reply
  • MCCTech

    Renaming works but has other issues mainly having to recreate or modify paths to either browser.
    The reg hacks referenced here did not work for me. But playing around found that this one will:

    open Regedit application.
    access “\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\mozilla.org\Mozilla”.
    Create a new item named “RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled” (DWORD 32) on the right side.
    Set value 0 to “RendererCodeIntegrityEnabled”.
    Restart Chrome or Edge.

    Reply
  • akeem

    WOW!!!!! have been working on this problem for so long and so simple solutions….
    everything is working fine now.. Have been looking for solutions for this issue for many weeks and now everything is up and running. THANK YOU !!!!

    Reply
  • Debra

    Step 3 worked for me! Thanks so much.

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  • meletiadis
    spyros

    giving a new name worked just fine. thank you so much

    Reply
  • C. Arevalo

    step 3 It worked for my laptop

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  • Steve

    OMG! Thanks so much! My Chrome has been crashing/breaking for days now. The only way I could fix it was to reinstall Chrome. But this fixed it for me!

    Reply

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