Windows & BSOD · high

How to fixWIN-APP-CRASH-0xc0000005

Access Violation when reading (Access Violation)

What this error means

Access Violation when reading (Access Violation) ranks as a high-severity Windows operating system issue in our database. The application crashed with exception code 0xc0000005. This is a general memory access error. Common triggers are RAM incompatibility (XMP) and DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is blocking the. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Add an exception for that application in the DEP settings

Add an exception for that application in the DEP settings.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Reduce XMP memory profiles

Reduce XMP memory profiles.

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03Check for graphics driver updates

Check for graphics driver updates.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • RAM incompatibility (XMP)
  • DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is blocking the
  • process Third party error (address space violation)