error "0xc0000142" can not initialise appl.

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Ivo VERRYDT

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Hello everybody,
I am certainly not the first one to struggle with this problem.

What happened until now:
- there was an automatic system update a few days ago, since then I had this error.
- looking on the web I was suggested to use a registry cleaner, I tried different ones and all gave my above error (the system refuses every .exe file to execute)
- another idea was to use the "regedit" command (or regedt32) where I changed the registry part "SharedSection" value 1024 20480 768 in value 1024 20480 1024, but no difference
- then I tried system recovery to reinstall the system version from before the system update, but it gave the error "error on disc C : plan control", what I did, I passed a complete memeory and disc check by using the Dell diagnostics tool. Nothing wrong.
- what is strange is that some programs are working like MS-word and MS-access, but MS-Outlook and MS-excel are not working.

I am turning around and looking for new idea to attack my problem.
Yours suggestions are more than welcome. KR. Ivo
 

My Computer

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    DELL Vostro 1720

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
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    Dell USB 4 button optical
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Hello and welcome to the Vista Forums!

Here is how that error maps:

Code: 
C:\Users\Richard>err 0xc0000142
# for hex 0xc0000142 / decimal -1073741502 :
  STATUS_DLL_INIT_FAILED                                        ntstatus.h
# {DLL Initialization Failed}
# Initialization of the dynamic link library %hs failed. The
# process is terminating abnormally.
# 1 matches found for "0xc0000142"

Don't worry about understanding it. The reason everyone is struggling is that it is very, very general, and could be caused by literally hundreds of things. People are therefore going general, rather than trying to drill down to the specifics on one machine - your machine in this case.

But first, I need some more information, quite a bit more :)

When is this error appearing? At startup? Is it one application which is doing it, whenever you try to start that application?

Thanks!

Richard
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 420
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    Stock Dell 0TP406
    Memory
    4 gb (DDR2 800) 400MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512 MBytes)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 x Dell 2007FP and 1 x (old) Sonic flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 1200 and 1280 x 1204
    Hard Drives
    1 x 640Gb (SATA 300)
    Western Digital: WDC WD6400AAKS-75A7B0

    1 x 1Tb (SATA 600)
    Western Digital: Caviar Black, SATA 6GB/S, 64Mb cache, 8ms
    Western Digital: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device
    PSU
    Stock PSU - 375W
    Case
    Dell XPS 420
    Cooling
    Stock Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Advent Optical ADE-WG01 (colour change light up)
    Internet Speed
    120 kb/s
    Other Info
    ASUS USB 3.0 5Gbps/SATA 6Gbps - PCI-Express Combo Controller Card (U3S6)
richc46 said:
That is usually due to a dll (driver) problem. Try an sfc scan

If errors are found run 3 times

SFC needs to be executed as Admin, I tought I was because I am the only user.
Do you know why Richard?

Sorry Richard, I am brand new on this medium, so I missed your first page:
It is only for any .exe file I start and not at startup.
Hopefully this can inspire you. Tnx.
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Vostro 1720

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
TY for the rep and the comments. May I assume that the problem was resolved and that this thread can be closed?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hello!

Really glad that the problem is resolved. As a quick guide for future readers:

  • A lot of suggestions online for this problem recommend Registry Cleaners. These are very risky already, and almost no proper experts will recommend them. They are dangerous, and may harm your computer very badly, and any articles suggesting them for this problem should immediately warn you of guesswork. Anyway, this error needs things repairing and replacing, not deleting!
  • The fact that it is for any .exe in this case means that this problem likely surrounds a .dll used by many programs. We are therefore looking for a corrupt file, in either Windows or the Visual C++ Runtimes.
  • SFC and running Windows Updates are an excellent place to start.
  • If only one program is causing this, you need to find an update for that program from the original manufacturer.
  • If nothing at all helps, a non-destructive Repair Install is likely your best bet: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
Richard
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 420
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    Stock Dell 0TP406
    Memory
    4 gb (DDR2 800) 400MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512 MBytes)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 x Dell 2007FP and 1 x (old) Sonic flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 1200 and 1280 x 1204
    Hard Drives
    1 x 640Gb (SATA 300)
    Western Digital: WDC WD6400AAKS-75A7B0

    1 x 1Tb (SATA 600)
    Western Digital: Caviar Black, SATA 6GB/S, 64Mb cache, 8ms
    Western Digital: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device
    PSU
    Stock PSU - 375W
    Case
    Dell XPS 420
    Cooling
    Stock Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Advent Optical ADE-WG01 (colour change light up)
    Internet Speed
    120 kb/s
    Other Info
    ASUS USB 3.0 5Gbps/SATA 6Gbps - PCI-Express Combo Controller Card (U3S6)
We are both glad that it worked out for you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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