Quick Fixes for “Invalid Value for Registry” Error in JPG/JPEG

Summary: The ‘Invalid Value for Registry’ JPEG error is common with Windows operating system. Usually, the registry error appears after upgrading Windows to a new version. There are chances that after the upgrade, not all files of the Windows Photos app or Photo Viewer are updated, consequently leading to the invalid value for registry error in JPEG/JPG files.The good news is that there are both software and manual methods to overcome this error.

‘I am unable to open JPEG images taken from DSLR on my Windows 10 PC. I get “Invalid Value for Registry” error. I need to open them urgently.  How can I fix the issue?’

However, it is highly recommended to take a full backup of your photos in an external storage media, before performing any manual method to restore JPG/JPEG files with Invalid Value for Registry error. This ensures you are safe in case of any kind of photo loss situation occurring due to troubleshooting.

Methods to Restore JPG/JPEG with ‘Invalid Value for Registry’ Error

  1. Restore through software
  2. Open JPEG in another Photo viewer application
  3. Reset Photos App
  4. Update the latest drivers
  5. Update Windows Photo Viewer
  6. Change the registry settings

Method 1: Restore through Stellar application 

Manual repair methods can be taxing and do not always assure restoration of JPG/JPEG images showing ‘Invalid Value for Registry Error.’  Thus, if you want to avoid stressful and uncertain manual methods, use the trusted and advanced Jpeg Repair Software. It is a secure DIY tool to repair corrupt or damaged JPG/JPEG photos.

 

Method 2: Open JPEG in another Photo viewer application

This is the first thing you should try in case of registry errors in JPEG files. Open the JPG/JPEG images with other photo viewer applications, apart from the built-in Windows Photos app. Just right-click on the JPEG/JPG file and choose from applications to view the image. You can also pick the image viewing app in the Microsoft store to open your photos.

Method 3: Reset Photos App

This is for Windows 10 users. Resetting will delete settings and cached data from the Photos App on your system. Follow the below steps to reset Photos app:

Method 4: Perform Drivers update

Method 5: Update Windows Photo Viewer

Method 6: Change the registry settings (for technically aware users)

Method 7: Perform SFC scan

Note for Windows 10, 8.1 and Windows 8 users: Before running the SFC scan, run the inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) on your system while others can directly perform SFC scan.
To run DISM follow the below steps:

Now perform SFC scan as below:

Tips – In the process of fixing JPEG ‘Invalid Value for Registry’ error by any of the manual method, if you happen to lose any photos, use Stellar Photo Recovery to recover your lost and deleted photos/videos etc., from the computer or other storage media.

Unlike manual techniques, the software approach is easy and hassle-free. But always use safe and secure JPEG repair application that is free from any malware and efficiently repairs all kinds of corruption in the photos without hampering the original quality of the photo.

If you are successful in resolving the “Invalid Value for Registry” JPEG error through any of the above technique, do share the same with us in the comment box below.

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