Share via

How to fix: "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005). Click OK to close the application."

Anonymous
2023-04-04T01:40:14+00:00

Hello,

Recently, I am facing the Application Error (00xc0000005) pop-up while installing applications. Especially Epic Games Launcher and Riot Client. I don't know why this is happening. I have faced the same problem in my old Windows 7 (Home Premium) laptop. Also it hasn't fixed.

What I have tried:

  1. Reset this PC. (Keep files option)-tried 4 times
  2. Reset this PC. (Clean)
  3. Tried "sfc/ scannow" command in CMD as admin. Restarted.
  4. Tried to reinstall the application (mentioned above). Same issue.
  5. Tried Turn of DEP for selected application but these apps won't select.

I also tried this. But nothing works.

PC specifications:

Device name PC

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-10105F CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz

Installed RAM 8.00 GB

Display Adapter Nvidia Geforce GT 710

OS specifications:

Edition Windows 10 Pro

Version 22H2

Installed on ‎03-‎04-‎2023

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4190.0
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1008126/the-application-was-unable-to-start-correctly-%280xc
I hope someone knows how to fix this.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

4 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2023-04-07T11:50:04+00:00

    Hi

    I reinstalled windows 10 (clean).
    Fixed the problem.

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2023-04-04T18:57:38+00:00

    Go over Windows 10 using this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    If nothing help then Look over this gold standard Clean Install which includes everything that works best in Windows and is better than any amount of money can buy: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    The reason I suggest this is that no one of millions who have followed exactly this specific install has ever come back with further problems that I've seen. It is a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience that will make you permanently the master of your PC because you will learn everything that works best and how to apply it with your own hands.

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-04T14:50:17+00:00

    Hello,

    I have done everything from the links to the video in order (as they said) and nothing works.

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-04T02:21:57+00:00

    Hello Sidharth. I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

    Try these fixes for games failing to install due to Application Error (00xc0000005):

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-fix-error... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://validedge.com/the-application-unable-to...

    https://www.techbout.com/application-was-unable...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCoJfkk0hp0

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

    ____________________________________________

    Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

    0 comments