How to fix 0xc0000142 error | application failed to initialize error 0xc0000142

The application error 0xc0000142 can pop up at anytime. The application failed to initialize properly 0xc0000142 is one or the errors you are likely to encounter. A reboot will usually fix the error, however if it does not you will need to alter the system to resolve it permanently.  System changes can be very daunting and not for the faint of heart. But don't worry too much, worst case is that you have to reinstall your whole system, data and files.  This error does not cause any hardware damage

0xc0000142 and Windows

Error 0xc0000142 can effect any of the windows family from the reliable Windows XP to the modern Windows 7 32 bit and Windows 7 634 bit

What is this the 0xc0000142 error?

This error is caused by an application failed to initialize properly. This then causes a failure to initialize a DLL correctly. So what caused the initial problem with the application? It could be because the file is corrupted, missing, or possibly has been infected by a virus or spy ware. This is a big issue and can be easily fixed. With some analytical troubleshooting you can be back to fully functional in no time.

How to fix 0xc0000142 error

In order to fix this error the first thing to look at does it affect more than one application. If so than one then your first attempt would be to use an install disk and do a  sfc /scannow from the  dos prompt. This will scan all the system files and replace them with  good versions for the OS from the install CD. Once the process is complete reboot your machine. This will only fix errors with the OS files.Your applications may have issues and need to be re-installed. The application error 0xc0000142 can be caused by any variety of reasons so the solution above may not fix the issue. There may be issues with registry. This you can access with the regedit command. Important : make sure you back up your registry before editing anything.

The easy way to fix  0xc0000142 error

I know the above sounds daunting, not many people are comfortable using the command prompt or editing files.  No need to worry if this is you. I would suggest running a good registry cleaner first. A good one will back up the registry for you  before making any changes. The registry can take a lot of abuse not just from the 0xc0000142 error but other programs leave junk behind when un-installed, spyware, viruses. A good registry cleaner will clean all that up. You will most likely notice a increase in speed once all that junk is cleaned up.