File Explorer in Windows 10 supports IMG and ISO file format with default settings. It means in Windows 10 you can easily burn and mount IMG and ISO files right away.The process to mount IMG or ISO file.
Windows 10 has an inbuilt feature that enables you to mount an image file without any kind of third party application. But, some of the Windows 10 users are recently complaining about a problem related to disc image mounting on their devices. “The disc image file is corrupted” message is shown to them as they are trying to mount an image file on their device. If you are facing the same problem on your device, don’t worry. Follow these fixes on your device and your problem will be solved easily. But before going ahead for the fixes, try these initial workarounds which can solve your problem with minimal efforts.
Initial Workarounds–
- If you are running Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, first run the inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool prior to running the System File Checker. (If you are running Windows 7 or Windows Vista, skip to Step 3.) Type the following command, and then press Enter.
- Dism command Scans the Windows image for any corruption and performs a repair automatically. DISM will try to use Windows Update to replace the damaged files. However, if the problem has also extended to the Windows Update components, then you'll need to specify a source containing the known good files to repair the image.
- Disk Structure is Corrupted and Unreadable error. After understand What is this error and the reason.
- The Windows 10 File Explorer supports ISO and IMG files out of the box, which means Windows 10 supports burning and mounting ISO and IMG files. Mounting an ISO or IMG file is a straight-forward job. Right-click on the ISO or IMG file and then click the Mount option to mount the selected ISO/IMG file.Tuttavia, at times, you might get “ Couldn’t Mount File.
1. Try mounting another .iso/.img file on your computer.
2. Check if any Windows Update is pending or not. If any update is pending, install the update and after updating, try to mount the image file again on your computer.
If any of these workarounds didn’t work out for you, attempt these fixes-
Fix-1 Download the file again-
This error usually occurs if the file is corrupted. This generally occurs when the download is not complete or broken due to any network connection problem. It is better if you download the file again on your computer. A fresh download will ensure there is no corrupted or missing part in the file.
Try mounting the file again on your computer. Go for the next fix, if you are unable to mount it.
Fix-2- Unmount unnecessary drives-
If you have mounted multiple .iso images on your computer, unmount them. This process is proven useful to many users who were facing the same problem. After unmounting any unnecessary drives, try to mount the file again.
Repair Corrupt Files Windows 10
This time you should be able to mount the .iso file.
Fix-3 Check System Files-
1. You can easily open the Run terminal by pressing Windows key+R.
2. In the Run window, type “cmd” and then click on “OK“.
2. To run the DISM you have to copy and paste this command and press Enter to execute it.
Wait for a while to finish the process.
3. Now, copy and paste this command in the Command Prompt window again, and hit Enter.
Restart your computer.
The Disc Image File Is Corrupted Windows 10 Fix
After rebooting, try mounting the file again on your computer. If you are still facing the issue again, try using a third-party application to mount the file on your computer.
Fix-4 Try using a third-party application-
The Disc Image File Is Corrupted Windows 10
If nothing is working out for you, try using a third-party application on your computer. There are plenty of applications available to mount the file on your computer. We will recommend Daemon Tools Lite. After installing the third party application, try mounting the file with the installed application.
You will not face any further errors.
Sambit is a Mechanical Engineer By qualification who loves to write about Windows 10 and solutions to weirdest possible problems.