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0xc000009a Error Code: 7 Ways to Fix It
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Updated onApril 1, 2024
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Windows is a user-friendly OS, and has, of late, emerged as the primary choice for gaming on PCs, particularly due to abetter gaming experience on Windows 11. But it’s not smooth sailing for everyone, and many users came across the0xc000009aerror.
The message reads,Application error – The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000009a). Click OK to close the application. The error can appear for several apps, but Fortnite, Civilization 5, and Tarkov are the most affected. So, let’s find out all about it!
What is error 0xc00009a?
The error appears when launching a program and indicates Windows’ ability to do so. It can affect any app, given that there’s a problem somewhere down the line that triggers the error. And more often than not, the error can be easily fixed.
Here are a few reasons you are encountering0xc000009ain Windows 11:
How do I fix error 0xc00009a?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick tricks first:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Repair the corrupt system files
Corrupt system filesare often the primary reason behind the0xc000009aapplication error. Andrunning the DISM tooland SFC scan will identify and repair/replace all such files within no time.
To make this process as easy as possible, we recommend you try adependable repair toolthat runs a more in-depth version of the DISM and SFC scan.
These tools can find corrupted, malfunctioning, or missing system files and repair them by locating brand-new components as replacements from its frequently-revised database.
2. Check for disk issues
In many cases, users found issues with the disk to be responsible for0xc000009a. And the best solution here is torepair the disk. Besides, if this doesn’t work, you can always use adedicated disk repair toolto run extensive scans and eliminate the most complex problems.
3. Uninstall third-party apps
Often, it’s a third-party app that triggers error code0xc000009ain Windows 10. Many found McAfee to be the underlying cause, so if you have the antivirus,uninstall the programand check whether the error disappears.
4. Check for RAM issues
When it comes to RAM issues, Microsoft offers the built-inWindows Memory Diagnosticstool to automatically identify and eliminate problems with the memory. Remember, it isn’t that effective, so you may need anothermemory tool.
When things come down to it, we recommendMemtest86+, an open-source memory testing tool that runs extensive and deep scans on individual memory modules. It’s best to run Memtest86+ overnight, given it takes a few hours to complete the scans.
As a last resort, you can always replace the modules to verify whether these are the underlying cause behind0xc000009ain BattleEye.
5. Reinstall the game
6. Uninstall recent Windows updates
For some users, it was a recent OS update that changed things, and they got0xc000009ain Tarkov, and even other applications. In this case, the most viable fix is touninstall Windows updates. And until a new version is released, we recommend youblock Windows updates.
7. Perform a system restore
If the other solutions for0xc000009adon’t work, you can always perform a system restore and revert your PC to a previous healthy state. Remember, you might lose some apps and configured settings, but the personal files remain unaffected. This is the reason experts recommend regularlycreating restore points.
And once you have fixed the error, do not forget to check ourquick tips to optimize the PC for gaming.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
