Win2K 'Application failed to initialize.... 0xc0000005....'

[nettech98]

We have a PC that gives this message on just about anything you try to run. I can get the calculator and a game or two to work, but anything more than that gives this error. I've tried Safe Mode with the same results. I can't get into Manage because the MMC plug-in won't load. I can't run anti-virus because of the same error.

Help! Anyone seen this before? What's my next step? Blowing away the PC isn't an option.

 

[RemyCanad]

Have you tried to restore with last know good config?

Have you switched out the RAM in it. It is a blind shot but it could be causing errors. And check the CPU temp if possible.

It looks like you might have to reinstall windows.

 

[ivwshane]

What's the exact message?

And what software do you have installed on it?

 

[iamwiz82]

i always hate those errors because it is so hard to track them down.

 

[Demonicon]

Look here for possible solutions

BTW, sometimes "blowing away the PC" is not an option, it's mandatory.
Backup is your friend
Anyway, gl resolving the issue