Usually means corrupted files or outdated software

Are you getting the error “The Application Was Unable to Start Correctly (0xc0000142)” when you try to launch an app on your Windows PC? If so, you can update outdated tools, repair corrupt files, and try a few other ways to fix the error. We'll show you how.

Often, it’s the various software components of your PC that are causing the problem, not your app itself. There are a few solutions you can use to fix those components and get your app working properly again.

When your app won’t start, the easiest solution is to restart your PC. This usually fixes many minor issues on your system, potentially resolving your application error.