What troubleshooting steps should I take if I encounter OSError: [WinError 193] %1 is not a valid Win32 application?

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What troubleshooting steps should I take if I encounter OSError: [WinError 193] %1 is not a valid Win32 application?
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1. Verify the architecture of the executable/library against your Python installation. 2. Ensure the file is not corrupted and is a valid Windows executable. 3. If using virtual environments, make sure the environment is correctly set up for your desired architecture. 4. Check if the executable has any missing dependencies. 5. Try re-downloading or reinstalling the problematic software or library.