Windows 10: SCANPST cannot be started - error 0xc0000005

I had to close down my computer last night after a monitor crash. This AM Dell and Windows fixed various errors, but my email PST file is corrupted. I cannot run SCANPST.EXE because of the above error and I do not have a clean copy of SCANPST.EXE, can you give me a way forward?

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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.

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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.

 

How to fix 0xc0000005 error

Hello,

There are several scenarios where you will encounter the 0xc0000005 error code. For some, the error shows when there is an issue with Windows installation. This error also commonly shows when you're trying run a program that attempts to reach a location
that is not assigned to it. To help us provide the appropriate troubleshooting steps, we would like to ask for additional details about the error. Please answer the following:

• What build and version of Windows 10 are you running?
• If you have encountered the error when running an app, can you please tell us which app are you using?
• Aside from the error code, is there also an error message available? If yes, please provide a screenshot.
• Can you tell us more about what exactly happens to your laptop after the error appears?
• Have you made any recent changes or installed updates prior to the issue?

We will be waiting for your response.