What is 0xc0000142?
Error initializing application is a medium-severity software runtime issue. The application failed to start properly (0xc0000142) and will be terminated. Typical causes include missing old .NET Frameworks, the antivirus blocked the loading of some DLLs and error in program registers. Use the steps below to track down and fix the cause.
Common Causes
- Missing old .NET Frameworks
- The antivirus blocked the loading of some DLLs
- Error in program registers
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Run the program as administrator
Run the program as administrator is the first thing worth trying, since it resolves 0xc0000142 for most affected systems.
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Temporarily disable antivirus protection
A recurrence usually points to a rarer runtime instability cause, which is what the following steps are meant to catch.
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Install the All-in-One Visual C++ redistributable package
"Install the All-in-One Visual C++ redistributable package" is the next step worth ruling out for 0xc0000142.
Commands & Diagnostics
sfc /scannow
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of 0xc0000142 is missing old .NET Frameworks, though the antivirus blocked the loading of some DLLs and error in program registers also show up in our reports.
Try "Run the program as administrator" first — it resolves most 0xc0000142 cases on its own. Only work through the rest of the guide above if it comes back.
0xc0000142 is a medium-severity issue. It can affect system stability, but the fix steps above typically resolve it without lasting damage.
Usually. 0xc0000142 is fixable with the steps above; a full Windows reinstall is rarely necessary unless everything else has failed.
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