Windows Application Error 0xc0000005

Last Updated: July 12, 2024

Question: How can I fix the Windows Application Error 0xc0000005 when playing a Rockstar Games title on PC? 

Answer: Players who receive the Windows Application Error 0xc0000005 may have a system configuration or application conflict preventing games from launching or resulting in unstable behavior during gameplay. You can resolve the issue by reinstalling the dependencies of the game giving you the error. Follow the steps below to uninstall and reinstall your game’s dependencies: 

Reinstalling Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 sp1 Redistributable Package and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 sp1 Redistributable Package and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 are required for most Rockstar Games titles. You can download this software and follow the installation instructions provided by Microsoft at this page: 

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 sp1 Redistributable Package: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26368 

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: https://microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3005 

If you still receive Windows Application Error 0xc0000005 after reinstalling your dependencies, try reinstalling your Rockstar Games title using the steps below: 

Reinstalling your game 

Rockstar Games Launcher 

1. Open the Rockstar Games Launcher 

2. Select Settings 

3. Under My installed games, select the game you wish to uninstall 

4. Under Uninstall game, select Uninstall 

5. After the game is finished uninstalling, select Games 

6. Select the game you just uninstalled 

7. Select Install Now 

8. Relaunch your game and see if the error persists 

Epic Games Launcher 

Please consult this article from the Epic Games Support Site to uninstall your game. 

• https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_EpicGamesStore/c-EpicGamesStore_LauncherSupport/how-to-uninstall-a-game-from-the-epic-games-launcher-a000087932 

To reinstall your game: 

1. Select Library 

2. Select the game you just uninstalled 

3. Ensure the game is installing to the file path you want it to, then select Install 

4. Relaunch your game and see if the error persists 

Steam 

1. Open Steam 

2. Select Library 

3. Right-click the game you wish to reinstall in your library 

4. Select Manage 

5. Select Uninstall 

6. Select Uninstall again 

7. After the game is finished uninstalling, select the game you just uninstalled in your Steam Library 

8. Select Install 

9. Ensure the game is installing to the file path you want it to, then select Install again 

10. Relaunch your game and see if the error persists