If you are experiencing Error code 0xc00007b (The application was unable to start correctly) when trying to run an application, try the following solutions below to fix it.

Fix Application Error, The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000906) when trying to launch a program or game on Windows PC.

Fix GTAV.exe Application error. The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142) when you try to play GTA5 on Windows 11/10.

The full error message reads: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application.

If taskbar, Start menu, or File Explorer stop responding, then try restarting the Windows Explorer process before rebooting Windows 10 — Here's how.