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How do you fix 0xc0000001 error on Windows 10?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

0xc0000001 is a Windows error code that indicates that a critical system process has failed. This can be caused by a variety of things, including hardware or software problems, corrupt system files, or a misconfigured system. If you see this error, it is important to try to identify and fix the underlying cause as soon as possible to avoid further instability and data loss.

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1. Try restarting your computer

  1. Power on your computer and wait for it to boot up
  2. If your computer is already up and running, try clicking on the "Start" button and typing in "cmd" (without the quotes)
  3. Once you're in the command prompt, type "restart" (without the quotes)
  4. If the computer prompts you to choose an option, choose "restart without restarting your computer"
  5. Once the computer has restarted, try again logging in to your account and checking if the issue has been resolved
  6. If not, you can try troubleshooting the issue by following the steps below:
  • Check the system files: If you're sure that your computer is up and running properly, try checking for errors in the system files. To do this, type "cmd" and press Enter. Then, type "fixmbr" (without the quotes) and press Enter. If the system files are okay, the problem may be with the account you're using. To fix this, try creating a new account or logging in using a different account.
  • Check the Windows startup settings: If you're experiencing problems with your computer starting up, try checking the Windows startup settings. To do this, type "cmd" and press Enter. Then, type "msconfig" (without the quotes) and press Enter. If the Windows startup settings are okay, the problem may be with the software you're using. To fix this, try uninstalling the software and then reinstalling it.
  • Check the hardware: If you're experiencing problems with your computer, try checking the hardware. To do this, type "cmd" and press Enter. Then, type "hwinfo" (without the quotes) and press Enter. If the hardware is okay, the problem may be with the software you're using. To fix this, try reinstalling the software.

2. Check for updates and install any that are available

  1. Open the Start menu and type “Windows Update”.
  2. If Windows Update is not already open, it will open. Click on the “Check for updates” button.
  3. If Windows Update finds any updates, it will show you a list of them. Click on the “Install updates” button.
  4. Windows Update will start to install the updates. Depending on the number of updates, this process may take a few minutes.
  5. Once the updates are installed, Windows Update will close.

3. Run the Windows System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

  1. Open the Windows System File Checker tool by clicking the Start button, typing "msconfig" in the search bar, and clicking the msconfig.exe application that appears.
  2. Under the General tab, click the File Check button.
  3. Under the File Check Settings tab, select the Repair All button.
  4. In the File Check Results dialog box, click the Repair All Files button.
  5. If errors are found, click the Repair All Files button again to repair the files.
  6. Click the OK button to close the File Check Results dialog box.

If you didn't find success with an option above, then try:

  1. Run the DISM tool to repair the Windows image.
  2. Perform a clean boot of your computer.
  3. Use the System Restore tool to revert your computer to a previous state.
  4. Perform a factory reset of your computer.