{"id":10829,"date":"2025-01-09T08:14:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T08:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=10829"},"modified":"2025-02-24T12:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T12:09:01","slug":"how-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000005-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000005-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Error Code 0xc0000005 in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Error_Code_0xc0000005\"><\/span>What Is Error Code 0xc0000005?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the many features available in Windows 10\/11, it isn&#8217;t devoid of some drawbacks. Various error messages coming their way can slow down a user&#8217;s system. Some of these errors are famous, while others come up out of the blue. Among the errors is the code <strong>0xc00000005<\/strong>. If unattended, it can lead to data loss. Considering this is common, there are plenty of possible fixes available. However, before proceeding to look at the fix, the cause of this error must be well understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Error_Code_0xc0000005\"><\/span>Causes of Error Code 0xc0000005<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be produced through several causes that are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corruption in the system file or registry entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure of Hardware: RAM Faulty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated drivers or corrupted drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Workstation-1.webp\" alt=\"error code 0xc0000005\" class=\"wp-image-10831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Workstation-1.webp 960w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Workstation-1-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Workstation-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Workstation-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Workstation-1-285x160.webp 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read about other common Windows errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/are-you-getting-error-code-0x800701b1-on-windows-10-11-heres-what-you-can-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Error Code 0x800701b1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-windows-backup-error-0x800700e1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backup Error Code 0x800700E1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-zip-file-extraction-error-0x80010135-path-too-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zip File Extraction Error 0x80010135<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Ways_to_Fix_Windows_Error_Code_0xc0000005\"><\/span>9 Ways to Fix Windows Error Code 0xc0000005<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the methods to troubleshoot error 0xc0000005 on your Windows computer system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Checking_RAM\"><\/span>1. Checking RAM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most usual reason for this error has a problem with the RAM. This, if so, please turn off the computer, replace the RAM with a new one, or try changing its slot. If it&#8217;s still in warranty, we recommend taking the help of a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Repairing_the_Windows_Registry\"><\/span>2. Repairing the Windows Registry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A corrupted registry could bring in serious system errors like error 0xc0000005. Restore it if you have a backup of the registry. For manual repairs, open the following path in regedit through <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> typing &nbsp;<code class=\"inline\">regedit<\/code>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run <code class=\"inline\">HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows\\AppInit_DLLs<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the value of <code class=\"inline\">LoadAppInit_DLLs <\/code>from 1 to 0 by Double-clicking on it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save and reboot your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Running_an_SFC_Scan\"><\/span>3. Running an SFC Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>System File Checker will replace corrupted system files that may be causing the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run Command Prompt from Start menu and click on &#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the command prompt window, type in <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. Let the scan run without any interference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once it completes the scan, restart your PC and check if the error is still showing up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Running_the_CHKDSK_Utility\"><\/span>4. Running the CHKDSK Utility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad sectors on your hard drive can also cause error 0xc0000005. Run the utility CHKDSK to repair them by following these steps: Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Insert <code class=\"inline\">chkdsk X: \/f \/r<\/code>, where you replace <code class=\"inline\">X<\/code> with the drive letter. Press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> and let it complete the scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Disabling_DEP\"><\/span>5. Disabling DEP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DEP or Data Execution Prevention can interfere with some programs, which would bring about this error. Turn DEP off for a particular program by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Run and type <code class=\"inline\">sysdm.cpl<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Advanced tab, click on Settings then click on Data Execution Protection, then check the box at the top that says &#8220;Turn on DEP for all programs and services option, except those I select.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Add <\/strong>button and look for all the EXE files that are causing the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your device, then try launching other apps to see if this clears up the error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Using_the_Hardware_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>6. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows includes an in-built troubleshooter that will automatically detect which hardware is causing the error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Start menu, search for troubleshooting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware and Devices will appear; click on <strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the tool take its course of time and find any issue and fix it automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it identifies any problem, click on Apply Fixes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After doing so, reboot your system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Updating_Device_Drivers\"><\/span>7. Updating Device Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated drivers can be one of the causes of an error. To update drivers, go to Device Manager:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for Device Manager on the Start menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Disk Drives, right-click on the drive where Windows and other applications are installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Update Driver, click the Search automatically for updated driver software option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for Windows to find a compatible driver. If it won&#8217;t be able to find a newer one, go to your device manufacturer&#8217;s official site and download the driver manually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find the manual update of drivers too tiresome, you may always resort to <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater?m=site_blog_article_du_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_du_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+Driver+Updater&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000005-in-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte Driver Updater<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In our Driver library you can find the most suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/drivers\/chipsets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chipsets and System drivers<\/a> for your OS and a short guide on how to install it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Running_a_Virus_Scan\"><\/span>8. Running a Virus Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Malware can corrupt system files, leading to <em>error 0xc0000005<\/em>. Use Windows Defender or another antivirus tool to perform a full system scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Windows Security &gt; Virus &amp; Threat Protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a full scan and remove any detected threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scan is complete, restart your computer and check if the error is already resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, you can use<a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/avarmor\/?m=site_blog_article_av_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_av_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+AVarmor&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000005-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Outbyte AVarmor<\/a> to perform a full malware scan, remove any threats, and attempt the upgrade once the system is clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Performing_a_System_Restore\"><\/span>9. Performing a System Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This might become the solution to the error as a last resort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the search in the Start menu, find Create a restore point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on System Restore and choose any previous restore point before the error occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Scan for affected programs. This will enumerate programs and applications that will be deleted upon choosing the said restore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don&#8217;t mind removing the below-mentioned applications then click Close and hit Next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last click on Finish and check whether the error code appears<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If no restore point found then, you can use data recovery tool. Using this you can recover any of the file that you have lost due to a corrupted hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What is error code 0xc0000005?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>A common error in Windows that occurs when certain system files get corrupted, or the hardware becomes faulty, or there is malware.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How to fix error 0xc0000005?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Check your RAM, repair the registry, run the SFC utility tool, update drivers, and so on.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can an error of this type be caused by a faulty hard drive?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, poor sectors on a hard drive may cause an error like this. Running CHKDSK may help you resolve it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is malware one of the causes of an error code 0xc0000005? <\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, malware can indeed corrupt system files and thereby cause such an error to occur. Perform a full virus scan to remove the infection.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Error Code 0xc0000005? Despite the many features available in Windows 10\/11, it isn&#8217;t devoid of some drawbacks. Various error messages coming their way can slow down a user&#8217;s system. Some of these errors are famous, while others come up out of the blue. Among the errors is the code 0xc00000005. 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