How to fix the Error code 0xc0000005 in Windows 11

Many users have reported this error code 0xc0000005 that appears when installing Windows 11 or upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11, you should first check if your computer meets the minimum requirements to run Windows 11. In this article, we will discuss the causes of this error and the methods or solutions needed to fix this error code completely.

Reasons for Error code 0xc0000005

• Corrupted registry
• Malware and viruses
• Faulty RAM
• Drivers incompatibilities
• Incorrectly written, installed, or updated software

Solutions to fix the Error code 0xc0000005 in Windows 11

Check for general updates

1. To check updates, click on the Start button and open the Settings tab
2. After that, go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
   

Check if driver updates are available

1. Firstly, open Windows Settings
2. After that, go to Windows Update, then click on Advanced options
   
   
3. Then select Optional features and then click on the Download & install button
   

Run Windows Update troubleshooter

1. To run Windows Update, click the Start button and then open the Settings option
2. After that, go to the Troubleshoot option on the System tab
3. Then click Other-troubleshooters
   
4. Finally, click the Run option
   

Run SFC to fix the Error code 0xc0000005

To perform the SFC Scan,

1. Go to the Command Prompt window and Run as Administrator
2. After that, write the sfc/scannow command and press enter

   • sfc/scannow 

Deactivate Data Execution Prevention

1. Firstly, open the Run window and type sysdm.cpl, then click on OK
   
2. Now, go to the Advanced tab, look at the Performance section, and select Settings
   
   
3. After that, Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab, then select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select
   
   
4. Select Add, then search for the .exe file of the problematic program
5. Finally, Click on Apply, then on OK

Fix Registry for the Error code 0xc0000005

1. Firstly, open the Run window and type “regedit” and press Enter
   
2. If the Registry Editor opens, go to the below path:
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
     
     
3. After that, double-click LoadAppInit_DLLs and modify the value from 1 to 0
4. Then, click OK to save the changes and exit Registry Editor and restart your computer

At last, follow the above-explained methods and restart your system services will ideally resume your updates to work. If you still need help fixing error code 0xc0000005 while installing Windows 11, we suggest you chat with our experts. I am sure they will help you resolve this issue altogether. You can also visit our website for more details and information.