Windows 10: Notepad causes a error code 0xc0000005 when I click on preferences.

My PC running Win 10 Home, v.1909, build 18363.720, causes Notepad to generate an error code 0xc0000005 whenever I click on the Print then the Preferences tab. I am really sick of this problem. Any idea how to fix it?

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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.

 

error code 0xc0000005

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:

Fix Windows Update issues.

Regards.

 

error code 0xc0000005

Hello Charlotte,

Error code 0xc0000005 can be caused by several reasons. Device driver is probably the most common issue but this can have diverse causes like the inability to run programs as designed or inability to start programs.

Let us resolve this by running the Hardware Troubleshooter and see if it would do the trick. To do this:

• Type “Troubleshooting” in the Search bar and press Enter.
• Click on “View All” in the top left corner.
• This will display the list of troubleshooters which are built-in on the computer. You can click on Hardware and Devices from the list and you can run the troubleshooter.

While it's likely you already have the most recent driver, if you're having trouble with a device, updating your device driver would be the best course to take. This ensures that you'll have the latest fix for bugs and errors.

• 
  Select the Start button, type Device Manager, and select it from the list of results.
  
• 
  Expand one of the categories to find the name of your device, then right-click (or tap and hold) it, and select
  Update Driver. For graphics cards, expand the Display adapters category, right-click your graphics card and select
  Update Driver.
  
• 
  Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
  
• 
  If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions.
  

If these steps don't work, try reinstalling the driver: Open Device Manager, right-click (or tap and hold) the name of the device, and select
Uninstall. Restart your PC and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

Update us with the result so we can further assist you.