PowerISO Main Errors – Solution

Many PowerISO issues trace to virtual drive misinstallation, image file problems, or Windows driver conflicts, especially after updates or driver changes, so start with simple checks before deep fixes. For visibility and SEO, this article references real error strings seen by users and aligns each fix to what those messages actually indicate. Use this as a safe checklist and test after each step.

Error: Virtual drive incorrectly installed (Error 32, 80000006)

This error appears right after enabling or changing the number of virtual drives and indicates the virtual drive driver did not initialize correctly. It is commonly reported as “The virtual drive is installed incorrectly, please install it again (Error Code=32, 80000006)” and tends to persist across reboots if the driver stays misregistered.

Fix Guide

• Open PowerISO > Options > Configuration > Virtual Drive and set the number of drives to 0, apply, then set back to the desired number to reinitialize the driver.
• Reboot Windows to reload the virtual driver stack cleanly after reconfiguration.
• In Device Manager (show hidden devices), uninstall any PowerISO virtual drive entries, then restart and reconfigure drives in PowerISO.
• If it persists, reinstall PowerISO to refresh its driver registration and services.

Error: “Virtual Drive is not installed correctly. Please reinstall it.” — Error 80000006add-ons.​

This variant shows the same virtual driver fault and often clears with a clean reinstall or by re‑creating the virtual drive device. The guidance is to restart, then reinstall if the prompt keeps returning.

Fix Guide

• Restart Windows once and try enabling one virtual drive only to test.
• Uninstall PowerISO completely, reboot, and reinstall the latest version, then enable the virtual drive again.
• In Device Manager, remove any stale PowerISO devices (show hidden), then reinstall PowerISO.

Error: Burning fails with Error -104, 98669b5c

This burn failure appears early in the write process and is commonly associated with media/drive compatibility or image integrity issues. Similar burn threads suggest checking the disc, drive, and ISO health before switching tools or speeds.

Fix Guide

• Try a different brand/type of blank media and a slower write speed (4x–8x) to improve reliability.
• Verify the ISO checksum to ensure the image is not corrupt before burning.
• Update the optical drive firmware or test on another burner to isolate hardware issues.
• Reinstall PowerISO if the error repeats across known‑good media and images.

Error: General failure Error 5

Users report “Error 5” while manipulating or injecting files into images, sometimes correlating with permission or DISM‑related issues in Windows. Treat it as an access/operation denied signal and verify admin context and file paths first.

Fix Guide

• Run PowerISO as Administrator before editing or burning images to avoid permission blocks.
• Move the source ISO and target folders to a simple path (e.g., C:\ISO) with full rights, then retry.
• If injecting Windows image files, validate DISM logs and repair image servicing if needed before retrying in PowerISO.

Error: Runtime PowerISO Error 32 8

This runtime code is linked to corrupt or missing files, registry issues, or interference from other software per troubleshooting catalogs. Treat it like a program integrity issue and refresh the install and environment.

Fix Guide

• Update PowerISO to the latest build and reinstall if the error persists.
• Temporarily disable conflicting tools that hook disc/virtual drives and test again.
• Scan for malware and repair system files if instability continues.

Error: PowerISO error 32

Cataloged as a runtime failure, error 32 can show up repeatedly if another program conflicts or if PowerISO’s components are corrupted. The immediate approach is to close conflicts and refresh PowerISO.

Fix Guide

• Close other disc/virtual drive tools and background processes, then relaunch PowerISO.
• Reinstall or repair PowerISO and reboot to clear the corrupted runtime state.
• Keep Windows and drivers updated to minimize runtime conflicts.

Error: Can’t mount image

Mount failures can stem from corrupt or incomplete images, or a virtual drive that is not functioning correctly. Windows 11/10 system issues can also block mounting until OS file health is restored.

Fix Guide

• Validate the ISO is complete and uncorrupted. Re‑download or verify checksums if in doubt.
• Add one PowerISO virtual drive and remount. If it fails, reinitialize the driver as in Fix 1.
• Run Windows image/file repairs (SFC/DISM) when OS corruption breaks mounting.

Error: Physical DVD drive stops working after PowerISO install

After installation, some systems hide or redirect the physical drive to the virtual driver stack, leaving it unusable until device cleanup is performed. Users report the drive missing in Explorer and flagged in Device Manager until PowerISO devices are removed and the system rebooted.

Fix Guide

• Open Disk Management to confirm visibility and reassign a high drive letter if needed.
• Uninstall PowerISO, then in Device Manager (show hidden devices) remove all PowerISO items and phantom devices and reboot.
• Reinstall PowerISO only after confirming the physical drive is visible and working.

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Conclusion

For virtual drive issues, reinitialize or reinstall the PowerISO driver and clean hidden devices before retesting mounts or burns. For burn and edit failures, verify media, permissions, and image integrity, keeping Windows and PowerISO updated for best stability. When in doubt, test with a known‑good ISO and a single virtual drive to isolate problems quickly.