How to fix error 0x0000142 on windows 10?

Jofra Archer 6 Reputation points
2020-10-04T08:42:19.41+00:00

I can't get word to open, just comes up with error code 0x0000142. Any help would be very much appreciated

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
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  1. Yi E Wang 646 Reputation points
    2020-10-05T09:47:30.323+00:00

    Hi,

    Error 0xC0000142 when you start an Office 2016 application:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/116072/how-to-fix-error-0x0000142-on-windows-10.html

    Best Regards,
    Eve Wang


  2. Jonas24 801 Reputation points
    2020-10-07T08:43:46.76+00:00

    Launch Event Viewer:

    • First, you have to start your computer in safe mode with Network.
    • Then, restart the device when the Windows logo appears, press F8 or F2, depending on the model.
    • Now, select Safe Mode with Network.
    • Click on the Start and click Run.
    • Then, type eventvwr and start any software now.
    • You can access the application in another way.
    • Make use of the shortcut Win Key + X to open Power Menu.
    • Then, select the Control Panel on the power menu.
    • Click the System & Security option.
    • Under the Administrative Tools option, click the View event logs option.
    • That’s all.

    Using Registry Editor:

    • Make use of the shortcut Win Key + R to open the Run command dialog box.
    • Type regedit in the given space box of Open and click OK.
    • In the Windows Registry, Go to the following path.
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE → Software → Microsoft → Windows NT → Current Version → Windows
    • Then locate LoadAppInt_DLls on the right side and right-click on it and select modify.
    • Now, in the Value data box change the value from 1 to 0 and click OK.
    • Close the Registry Editor.
    • Restart your device.

      Using SFC Scan:

    • Go to the start menu
    • In the search column, type as Command Prompt.
    • Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
    • Type the following command and press Enter.

    sfc /scannow

    • It takes approximately 10-15 minutes for completion.
    • Now, restart your computer.

    You can find more information on https://windowsjet.com/fix-the-application-failed-to-initialize-properly-0x0000142-error-in-windows-3538/

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  3. Vanda Cummins 1 Reputation point
    2021-04-05T02:50:40.237+00:00

    Also no help, I can't access any of my documentation now which is a real issue. Is there any help to resolve this error?