Windows 10: Can't start Office 2016 applications - error 0xc0000142

Can't start Office 2016 applications - get error 0xc0000142

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Office 365 sometimes unable to start


Doing a search for Error 0xC0000142 When you start an Office 2016 application.
Brings up a Microsoft page claiming it was fixed in version Build 9126.2116.
( Error 0xC0000142 when you start an Office 2016 application )
They must have stuffed it up again.

 

error code 0xc0000142

Hi Sally,

The error code "0xc0000142" that you encountered when opening Microsoft Office applications can be caused by several factors including a recent update or corrupted data files on the system. For us to resolve your concern, kindly answer the questions below:

• Were there any recent changes made or updates installed prior to the issue occurring?
• What troubleshooting steps have you attempted?
• Which version of Microsoft Office do you have?
• Which version and build of Windows 10 is installed on your device?

As an initial recommendation, you can follow the steps on this
link to repair an Office application. The article provides a step-by-step guide for different versions of Windows and Microsoft Office.

We look forward to your response to our queries.

 

0xc0000142 Application unable to start correctly

We would like to verify if you have tried the steps that were provided by
Andre Da Costa on how to perform a repair of your Windows 10 using a media creation tool from the link posted above. If yes, then the next suggestion we have for you is to start the applications/games in
compatibility mode. Kindly follow the steps below:

• Right click on file (giving games application error 0xc0000142).
• Click on Properties.
• Click on the Compatibility tab.
• Click on Run Compatibility Troubleshooter if the games work save the settings if not continue.
• Put a check mark on Run this program in compatibility mode for
  
  compatibility troubleshooting.
• Select the operating system to which the driver is available.
• Put a check mark on Run this program as an administrator under
  Privilege Level.
• Click on Apply and then exit.

Let us know if you will need further assistance.