Receiving error code 0xc0000005 when trying to launch fortnite

Question

I have been receiving error code 0xc0000005 when launching Fortnite. I have tried:

1.) Restarting computer

2.) Restarting Epic Games

3.) Modified Firewall Settings

4.) Performed a clean boot

5.) Ran sfs scan

6.) Contacted Epic Games support but they said it was a Windows issue

None of this has worked.

Answer 1

I decided to uninstall Epic Games and reinstall. Fortnite had to be reinstalled as well. It is working now. Thank you for reaching out.

Respectfully,

Chris

Answer 2

I am n ow getting this error

Answer 3

This is my son's computer. Talking with my wife she said she put McAfee on the computer. I can find the files but I dont know how to acess it because there isnt an app or anything

Answer 4

Thank you so much for the help. Yes, I do

Answer 5

Hi ,

I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

Do you have any third-party antivirus?

Independent Advisor - Community

Thanks