why am i getting an error trying to open Office?

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why am i getting an error trying to open Office?

Kaylee McGrath 1

word excel powerpoint will no longer open, get error message "the application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142) Click OK to close the application.

Itch Sun-MSFT 2,566 Reputation points

2020-08-17T07:19:49.787+00:00

I am checking to see how things are going there on this issue.
If there's anything you'd like to know, don't hesitate to ask.
Itch Sun-MSFT 2,566 Reputation points

2020-08-24T03:22:39.257+00:00

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Itch Sun-MSFT 2,566 Reputation points

2020-08-17T07:19:49.787+00:00

I am checking to see how things are going there on this issue.
If there's anything you'd like to know, don't hesitate to ask.
Itch Sun-MSFT 2,566 Reputation points

2020-08-24T03:22:39.257+00:00

Hi
This thread has been around for a long time. Please remember to accept them Answer if they helped. Your action would be helpful to other users who encounter the same issue and read this thread.
Thank you for understanding! If you have any questions, or updates, please feel free to let me know.

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Itch Sun-MSFT 2,566

Have you recently updated your windows system? Will you have the same problem with opening other non-office software?

If this is the case, it is likely that the system files have been lost.

You can refer to this similar situation below to troubleshoot the problem:

Error 0xc0000142

If it's just the office software that's causing this problem, I suggest you repair office:

1.Open Control Panel - Programs and Features
2.Click Microsoft Office in the list of installed applications
3.click 'Change'
4.On the resulting dialog, click 'Repair' - choose the online repair, it is a comprehensive fix

Erik 1 Reputation point

2021-02-16T12:35:18.5+00:00

It worked! Thank you!
thelonghop 1 Reputation point

2021-02-19T00:46:10.577+00:00

I ran into this problem a couple days ago, and this worked for me as well. Thanks.
thelonghop 1 Reputation point

2021-02-19T00:46:57.513+00:00

This worked for me as well, thanks.
ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΠΑΠΑΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΥ 1 Reputation point

2021-02-19T10:17:23.3+00:00

Also for Microsoft Office 365 Business - Error 0xc0000142
The application was unable to start correctly

Office suite 365 needed to be modify (Quick Repair - option worked)

Thank you "itchsun-msft"
cd-1 1 Reputation point

2021-03-11T10:38:16.033+00:00

it worked beautifully
GlenTech 496 Reputation points

2021-03-15T18:25:09.49+00:00

I have a user that I've had to do the repair many times. It seems to be a temp fix and the issue happens every few weeks.
Robert Cabrera 1 Reputation point

2021-11-15T23:40:53.527+00:00

Excellent, it worked for me.

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