Pretty much nothing works due to "0xc0000005"

L.G.S · 08-12-2008, 11:45 AM

Hey there.

I have a laptop, with Windows XP.

Its not mine so I'm not sure of the history, but it has one big problem I haven't been able to solve.

Just from logging into an XP account, the following error comes up:

"The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005)."

This comes up when going to properties, on any link in the control panel, among many other places I probably haven't even tried.

I can't even get into Search or anything like that, with this error popping up then nothing happening. I've read it could be RAM, but its going to have to be a last resort of replacing it, I'm hoping its something else.

I've done spyware/adware/virus checks, just the usual infections which I deleted and made no difference.

Safe mode brings the exact same problems. Doing a system restore always fails.

**TriggerFinger** · 08-14-2008, 01:03 PM

If RAM is a suspect, then best if you run some diags to test the RAM modules. Use Memtest86+. Test the modules individually (remove one while you test the other).

If RAM checks out OK then try updating Windows or try repairing Windows. See steps on link below:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1664082/posts

Also while you are at it, check your HDD as well. Use your HDD maker's diagnostic utility to test the drive. See HDD Diagnostic Tools link on my sig.

08-12-2008, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
L.G.S Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16 OS: XP	Pretty much nothing works due to "0xc0000005" Hey there. I have a laptop, with Windows XP. Its not mine so I'm not sure of the history, but it has one big problem I haven't been able to solve. Just from logging into an XP account, the following error comes up: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005)." This comes up when going to properties, on any link in the control panel, among many other places I probably haven't even tried. I can't even get into Search or anything like that, with this error popping up then nothing happening. I've read it could be RAM, but its going to have to be a last resort of replacing it, I'm hoping its something else. I've done spyware/adware/virus checks, just the usual infections which I deleted and made no difference. Safe mode brings the exact same problems. Doing a system restore always fails.

08-14-2008, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Pretty much nothing works due to "0xc0000005" If RAM is a suspect, then best if you run some diags to test the RAM modules. Use Memtest86+. Test the modules individually (remove one while you test the other). If RAM checks out OK then try updating Windows or try repairing Windows. See steps on link below: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1664082/posts Also while you are at it, check your HDD as well. Use your HDD maker's diagnostic utility to test the drive. See HDD Diagnostic Tools link on my sig. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE