Windows 10: Games no longer launch. Error code 0xc0000005

Hello all.


I have been struggling with this issue for almost a year, and at one point gave up gaming for a few months on this computer before tackling the issue again.


At it's core, the issue is that 90% of games that I try to play crash before they launch. Games of this nature include:

• Spec Ops: The Line
• Sonic Generations
• Nier Automata

What's interesting is that some games launch and work perfectly. These include:

• Tomb Raider (2013 & 2015)
• NBA 2K16

I have performed the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Uninstalled/reinstalled the games with issues
2. Uninstalled/reinstalled Steam
3. Ran a repair on DirectX (from the redistributable folder in the game)
4. Uninstalled/reinstalled ALL Visual C++ Redistributable libraries on my computer (2005, 2008, 2012, 2015)
5. Ran sfc /scannow
6. Ran memtest and the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
7. Reinstalled Windows 10 (at each installation attempt, I have installed only Steam and Sonic Generations. No additional software installed)

At this point, I gave up. It wasn't until later that I tried installing SteamOS, and all of the games that could run on that OS worked! I also installed Windows 7, and encountered no issues at all.


Recently I reinstalled Windows 10, hoping that my issue would be resolved finally in a recent update. This reinstall happened in July 2018. Games appeared to be working again! It wasn't until last week when I tried to play Spec Ops that I encountered this issue again, and I have not been able to resolve it since.


I am open to all suggestions, and will not shy away from any technical work. My previous job I worked as a desktop support technician, and I currently run a VM cluster at home for hobby purposes.


Here is a sample of the error I get when running Spec Ops:


Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
Date: 2018-09-24 7:00:16 PM
Event ID: 1000
Task Category: (100)
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: DESKTOP-IR69QRG
Description:
Faulting application name: SpecOpsTheLine.exe, version: 1.0.6890.0, time stamp: 0x50041f0c
Faulting module name: SpecOpsTheLine.exe, version: 1.0.6890.0, time stamp: 0x50041f0c
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x00606959
Faulting process id: 0x21c8
Faulting application start time: 0x01d4545a54dfd623
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SpecOps_TheLine\Binaries\Win32\SpecOpsTheLine.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SpecOps_TheLine\Binaries\Win32\SpecOpsTheLine.exe
Report Id: 1341c31c-3501-4bb8-87d9-a5a8abe116cf
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="Application Error" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>100</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2018-09-24T23:00:16.491728800Z" />
<EventRecordID>79927</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>DESKTOP-IR69QRG</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
<EventData>
<Data>SpecOpsTheLine.exe</Data>
<Data>1.0.6890.0</Data>
<Data>50041f0c</Data>
<Data>SpecOpsTheLine.exe</Data>
<Data>1.0.6890.0</Data>
<Data>50041f0c</Data>
<Data>c0000005</Data>
<Data>00606959</Data>
<Data>21c8</Data>
<Data>01d4545a54dfd623</Data>
<Data>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SpecOps_TheLine\Binaries\Win32\SpecOpsTheLine.exe</Data>
<Data>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SpecOps_TheLine\Binaries\Win32\SpecOpsTheLine.exe</Data>
<Data>1341c31c-3501-4bb8-87d9-a5a8abe116cf</Data>
<Data>
</Data>
<Data>
</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>


A high level of my PC specs are:


CPU: Intel i5-6500

Motherboard: GA-H170N

RAM: Ripjaws V 16GB

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO M.2-2280

Video Card: Nvidia 1070

OS: Windows 10 (Build 17134.228)


I'm looking for any and all suggestions on how to resolve this issue, as it has been a thorn in my side for a long time. I have a suspicion since some games work, and others don't, that it might have to do with certian requirements these games have. If it's a C++ Redistributable, or DirectX version, not sure. Just throwing a thought out there.


Thank you to everyone in advance!

:)

 

Error code 0xc0000005

Hi Samuel,

If running your antivirus software to scan for malicious programs does not help, I suggest disabling Data Execution Prevention. It's a built-in feature on Windows for protecting your computer. Some programs may not be compatible with this feature and opening
the app or game will cause 0xc0000005 error.

To disable it, log in using an admin account and follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key + R, type sysdm.cpl and press
   Enter.
2. Click the Advanced tab > Settings button.
3. Click the Data Execution Prevention tab.
4. Select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
   
5. Click Add and open the problematic executable file/game.
6. Click OK.

Let me know how it turns out.

 

Trying to launch game, receiving error code: 0xc000007b

Hi,

There are a lot of possible reasons why you are getting this error code: 0xc000007b when launching a game. One of which is having a corrupted game file. To help you resolve this concern, we need to collect more information. Kindly answer the questions below:

• Are you experiencing the issue with your other games?
• Have you made any changes on your computer prior to this concern?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
• Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the affected game?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter for Windows apps. This can help remove problems with an app from Microsoft Store. To do this, kindly refer to the link below:

Click here

 

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Hi,

The error code 0xc0000005 usually appears in the following situations: access violation error, application is unable to start & Windows installation error.

Here is a guided walk-through that provides steps to help to resolve issues with Windows Updates. Be sure to follow the steps in order:

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