Windows error 0xc00000e5 is one of the more common error codes users report seeing.

Luckily, we can help.

What Causes Windows Error 0xc00000e5?

A laptop running Windows 11

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Error code 0xc00000e5 denotes a problem with one or more applications.

Thankfully, the 0xc00000e5 error isn’t usually difficult to fix if you know the most common triggers.

But by following the troubleshooting steps below, you’ll soon be able to open apps without problem again.

adding exclusions in antivirus software

If you experience this error shortly after installing or updatingantivirus software, this is likely the problem.

If the scan finds malware,remove or quarantine it.

If you experience the error with multiple apps, adding them all to the exception list can be arduous.

app properties in windows 10

It may be easier to disable your antivirus software temporarily before checking the apps.

If the app or apps now opens without error, you have found the cause.

If you want to avoid the 0xc00000e5 error reappearing in the future, consider changing your antivirus software.

Running SFC in the Command Prompt

That could be because the app doesn’t have the required privileges.

you’re free to test this byrunning the app as an administrator.

Click “Yes” in the UAC confirmation window.

running check disk in command prompt

To do this,right-clickthe EXE file for the app and select Properties > Compatibility.

Check the box next to “Run this Program as an Administrator,” then click “Apply.”

Open Command Promptby typing “cmd” into Windows Search.

Right-snag the search result and select Run as Administrator.

In Command Prompt, jot down “SFC /scannow” and press “Enter.”

A Check Disk scan can still be helpful, even if corrupt files were found and repaired in SFC.

you might scan different drives by replacing “c:” with the appropriatedrive letter.

The ChkDsk scan can take a while, but just let it run uninterrupted.

Install Windows Updates

By the time you reach this step, the 0xc00000e5 software error should be fixed.

They are usually quite specific, making it easier to search for ways to fix the problem.

Here are some other common Windows error codes.