How to fix msi afterburner crashing
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Saul B
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Keep getting this ive reinstalled C++ red multiple times ive fresh installed windows 11 multiple times, reinstalled msi afterburner multple times an keep getting this.
Faulting application name: MSIAfterburner.exe, version: 4.6.6.16757, time stamp: 0x68d7ab0a
Faulting module name: ucrtbase.dll, version: 10.0.26100.7019, time stamp: 0xafb62d66
Exception code: 0xc0000409
Fault offset: 0x0008ad02
Faulting process id: 0x19F0
Faulting application start time: 0x1DC807D03C491A4
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\MSIAfterburner.exe
Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\ucrtbase.dll
Report Id: cdc669f6-5449-4ce7-9e10-b2d9e0a6a2e4
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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Ivan B 93,000 Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-01-08T17:37:01.1033333+00:00 Hi ,
Do the following: uninstall MSI Afterburner using Revo Uninstaller and delete the folders and registry entries.
Then, use the Microsoft Fix it application to completely uninstall Visual C++ after uninstallation.
Open the command prompt (admin) and run the commands: sfc /scannow and dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth, wait for the process to finish and restart the computer.
Reinstall using Visual C++ AIO. After downloading, extract the install.bat file, right-click, and run as administrator.
https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to provide accurate and safe information. Be wary of ads on the site that may promote products often classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Carefully research any product advertised on the site before deciding to download and install it.
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Saul B 0 Reputation points
2026-01-08T19:25:18.68+00:00 Hey ill try this unistall method using what you linked however i have already used revo an unistalled multiple times scowered my entierty of my drives for any left overs an still happens, also ran that cmd multiple times. Plus fresh installed windows 11 3 times lol from usb.
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Ivan B 93,000 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-01-08T22:13:44.92+00:00 Hi,
What are your PC specs?
Have you reinstalled Windows three times and the problem persists?
Thanks
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Danial H 11 Reputation points2026-01-09T04:45:28.78+00:00 ucrtbase is not installed with the VC redists, it is updated alongside windows itself.
This issue has hit a wide range of users with the december updates for 25h2, and it may implicate the need to repair install windows.
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Ivan B 93,000 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-01-09T10:27:37.4666667+00:00 Hi,
Daniel's comment is correct, however they are different software programs, that's why I asked if you were to reinstall Windows?
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Saul B 0 Reputation points
2026-01-08T19:30:52.1566667+00:00 Dont know if this helps?
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Lucus-V 3,915 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2026-01-14T19:24:17.5633333+00:00 Hi Saul B,
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. I'm happy to help.Do you have this issue with fresh install of Windows 11 and only install very necessary drivers? Or do you have this issue in Safe Mode?
This issue is often caused by applications conflicted. Sometimes update RTSS (Rivatuner Statistics Server - bundled with MSI Afterburner) may fix the issue too.
You may try to uninstall some unnecessary applications to see which one caused the confliction.
If above suggestions cannot help, please navigate to official MSI Afterburner support page to reach for further assistance.
I hope that you will manage to resolve it soon.
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