How to fix 'Application was Unable to Start correctly 0xC0000142'
One of the errors we often see on Windows is Application was Unable to Start correctly 0xC0000142. This is an error that arises on the operating system after a long time of use. In this article, Software Tips will guide you to fix Application was Unable to Start error correctly 0xC0000142.
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1. Run the application with the Compatibility TroubleShooter
Compatibility TroubleShooter is a quick application debugger available on Windows. It will find the best way to optimize your application for it to work again.
Step 1: you right click on the icon of the application error and select Properties .
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Step 2: Next, select the Compatibility window and select Run Compatibility troubleshooter .
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Step 3: The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter window appears, select Try recommended settings .
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Step 4: The software will automatically find the best setting for your application. Then, you select Test the program . to run the application again.
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Step 5: By now you have 3 different options as follows:
- Yes, save these settings for this program: If you have just run the application and did not receive an error then select this item.
- No, try again using different settings: If you have just run the application but still get an error, select this item to let the system adjust itself.
- No, report the problem to Microsoft and check online for a solution: Send the report to Microsoft and try to fix Online.
Step 6: If your system has fixed the application error, you will receive a Fixed message . Finally, select Close the troubleshooter to complete.
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2. Scan the Registry with CCleaner
Link Download: https://www.ccleaner.com/
Step 1: You proceed to download the software and install to use.
Step 2: You start the software, select the Registry tab and tick all the items inside. Then, you click Scan for Issues to conduct a scan.
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Step 3: After the scan is complete, you select Fix selected Issues to fix the error.
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Step 4: After fixing the error, you will receive the Issues Fixed notification that means it has succeeded. At this time you will not see errors anymore.
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3. Scan the computer system
If the software cannot find the files that are needed to function, it will also show an error. The fact that the file could not be found comes from many different causes, we need to check it clearly.
Step 1: Open the Start Menu and enter Command Prompt . Then select Run as administrator .
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Step 2: Then, you enter the command ' sfc / scannow ' and press Enter to start scanning.
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Step 3: The scan time will last from 10 to 15 minutes.
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After the scan is complete, with simple errors such as missing system drivers, Windows will automatically update and supplement for you. When Windows has finished updating, you will receive the following message:
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them: The system has found the corrupted file and successfully repaired it.
- Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations: No any data was corrupted.
4. Edit directly in the Registry
Step 1: You press Windows + R to open the RUN window. Then, you enter Regedit and press Enter to open the Registry.
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Step 2: Then, you open the following folder one after another.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows NT CurrentVersion Windows LoadAppInit_DLLs How to fix 'Application was Unable to Start correctly 0xC0000142' Picture 14
Step 3: Then, you click LoadAppInit_DLLs to edit. You set the Value data to 0 and click OK to save.
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Step 4: You proceed to Restart the computer and restart the application. At this point the system will no longer error.
In this article, the Software Tips guide you how to fix Application was Unable to Start correctly 0xC0000142 on Windows operating system quickly and effectively. Good luck!
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