Windows users often encounter with ‘the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005’ error which is also known as the Access Violation error. Nowadays, it has become a common issue experienced by several Windows users, regardless of the version of the Operating System. This error usually arises while trying to run an application or program. This error stops the user to open several apps as well as programs. In this situation, you only can close the pop-up error notification from the windows by clicking on the ‘Ok’ button. In addition, this error also can happen while trying to utilize certain inbuilt tools of windows tools.

If you are also in the same condition and unable to use some specific application or program on your Windows Operating System, then you just arrived on the right page. Here in this article, we are going to discuss some easy solutions for this error. Hence, you need to go through the article given below. So, let’s start.

What Causes ‘The Application was Unable to Start Correctly 0xc0000005’ Error?

There are several reasons for this error like if you have got third-party antivirus software operating, it can also be a cause for the error code 0xc0000005. In addition, it is also possible that the system registry of the windows is corrupted. That’s why obtaining the system as well as related programs function abnormally. There also may be problems with the drivers that are installed on your PC. They also could be faulty, incorrect, or corrupted. Some of the programs might have been installed or updated improperly, or the OS affected by some virus or malware. Apparently, there is no particular cause for the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 as well as there is a lot of ways to solve the error.  

Easy Hacks to Fix the ‘The Application was Unable to Start Correctly 0xc0000005’ Error

Depending on the causes discussed in the above section, the fixes are straight-forward. So, implement the below methods in their respective order to put an end to this error:

Method 1: Scan the System For Viruses or Malware

At first, you need to scan the Computer for viruses and malware. Sometimes, malware blocks the Computer to access several tools, apps as well as programs. Hence, it’s a better way to scan the system for any virus or malware to solve the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 error before going to perform any other methods. Here, you also can utilize the Windows Defender, that is an inbuilt antivirus application and can protect the system against spyware, viruses, and other dangerous software. Or if you prefer you can also run other antiviruses software, if they are installed on your system.

To run the full system scanning with the help of the Windows Defender, first, you need to type ‘virus’ by going to the search bar. As a result, it will show you a list. Select the ‘Virus & threat protection’ option from the search result. On the Virus & threat protection window, you have to click on the ‘Advanced Scan’ option. Now, you have to choose the ‘Full scan’ option as well as click on the option ‘Scan now.’ Then, the windows defender will start to scan the system for any virus or malware. If it found that there are any malware or virus, then it will remove them from your system.

Method 2: Temporary Disable the Antivirus from your System

The antivirus software can affect several programs as well as files and can also the cause of the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 Windows 10. If you want to assure that the installed third-party antivirus program is not the reason of this issue, then you need to disable the antivirus program temporarily from the system. Then, check the issue still occurs or not. If uninstalling or disabling the antivirus software provides any help, then you need to change the antivirus program of your system. If you are unaware about the disabling procedure, then you need to follow the user guide of your antivirus software.  

Method 3: Turn off the Data Execution Prevention

If you are encountering the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 error while trying to open a particular program or an app, then try to combine it as an exception in DEP or Data Execution Prevention might fix this issue. Data Execution Prevention is a safety feature of Windows OS which can help the system to protect from several viruses as well as other security warnings. To disable DEP for a specific program, you need to perform the following steps.

At first, you have to press the Windows key and R simultaneously from the keyboard to launch the Run command box. If you prefer you can also open the Run box by going to the Start menu. Then you have to type the command ‘sysdm.cpl’ in the Run command box. Hit the Enter key from the keyboard to run the command. It will open the System Properties option. Move the cursor to the ‘Advanced’ tab. Then, click on the ‘Settings’ option by going to the option ‘Performance.’

Now, you need to click on the ‘Data Execution Prevention’ tab under the Performance Options window. Then, choose the option ‘Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.’ Click on the ‘Add’ button. After this, go to the ‘.exe’ folder of the application which is the main reason for this problem, choose it and then click on the ‘Open’ option. Now, you have to click on the ‘Apply’ button to save the changes. Close the System Properties page. After that, you have to check that the error message still occurs or not. It the error still persists then move out to the further solution.  

Method 4: Check RAM

It also can happen that the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 error is generated by defective RAM memory. Or if one of the sticks of the RAM becomes corrupted then you also can face this error. If you don’t know how to connect as well as detach the RAM from the system, then you need to follow the steps mentioned below.

At first, you need to assure that you turn off the system as well as remove the plug from the power outlet. If any RAM stick is creating the issue, then you need to find out that particular one by starting the Windows without any RAM sticks present and check if the error still persists. Perform this with a separate RAM stick. If you see that the error is resolved while running this process, then you will recognize which RAM stick is creating the issue and requires to be repaired or replaced.

Method 5: Run the System File Checker

System File Checker or SFC is a type of Windows utility which helps its users to scan the corrupted system files as well as restore them. This point explains how to run the SFC tool or SFC.exe to scan the system files as well as repair any corrupted or missing file. If a WRP or Windows Resource Protection file is missing or corrupted, then the Windows may not function as demanded. As an example, some functions of the Windows might crash or the entire Windows will crash. To run the System File Checker you need to have a look at the steps given below.

To launch the Command Prompt, go to the search bar of the Start menu and type ‘command prompt.’ As a result, it will show you the Command Prompt option. Right-click on it and choose the option ‘Run as administrator’ to run the Command Prompt with the Administrator privilege. Because here you need to run an advanced Command Prompt to execute the scanning with System File Checker.

Under the Command Prompt window, you have to type the command ‘sfc /scannow’ and hit the Enter key from the keyboard to run it. Now, the SFC will begin as well as should take a few minutes to finish the scan. It will take minimum 15 minutes time to complete this process. You have to wait until the scanning procedure to finish and then restart the system to save the changes. Now, you need to check that the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 error still persists or not.  

Method 6: Restore the System

After performing the above methods, if you still face the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 Windows 10 error, then you need to restore the Computer in its previous state. By restoring the system you can easily revert everything to a conserved restore point. But in this case, you must need to have at least one recorded. If there is no restore point on the system, then System Restore becomes unable to revert. Hence, to apply the system restoration method, you need to create a restore point. By creating a restore point, you can bring the system back to its earlier working state as well as it does not put any bad effect to the data or files of your system. To implement this method, perform the steps given below.

At first, you have to launch the Run command box by pressing the Windows key and R both at the same time from the keyboard. Then type ‘rstrui.exe’ in the Run dialog box and hit the Enter key from the keyboard to run this command. It will bring you to the System Restore Window. Click on the Next’ button.

If there are any restore point available on your system, then you will see now the list. Now, you need to tick the ‘Show more restore points’ checkbox, that should show you more restore points that are available on the Computer. Choose the restore point which suits you the best (based on the time when it was created). Click on the ‘Next’ option. Then, you need to confirm the restore point of the system. Now, hit on the ‘Finish’ button.  

To be Conclude

In the above discussion, we have provided some of the possible ways to fix the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 error. Hopefully, after implementing the above methods, it will help you to ease up your pain. After successfully performing the steps stated above, if you still face any kind of trouble, then you need to connect with a tech expert. Additionally, you can also share your queries and valuable feedback through the comment section given below.