Fix WINWORD.EXE Application Error 0xc0000142 The Application was Unable to Start Correctly

Fix WINWORD.EXE Application Error 0xc0000142 The Application was Unable to Start Correctly.

WINWORD.EXE is the MS Word process listed on Task Manager. Other Microsoft software, especially MS Office applications, also rely on the WINWORD.EXE process.

Sometimes, when we try to start an Office application (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), we could see "Updating Office, please wait a moment." After a few minutes, it will display "WINWORD.EXE - Application Error. The application failed to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application."

For example, WINWORD.EXE will run with the Outlook software when you’ve configured Word as Outlook’s default email editor.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
winword exe application error
winword application error
winword application error 142

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

[rahulram]

I did like what you instructed, but still getting the same error.

[mozanafisca]

Thank you so much! Great video! Now, I can work on my assignments normally!

[AmanKumar-jfhw]

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[MM-irir]

Nice, thank you. It helped a lot. Problem fixed. Obviously all the issues have started since I updated to win 11. Distaster

[umuter]

usually these tutorials doesnt work but this one worked for me thank you so much:)

[windowman]

Had the same issue about an hour ago making this post, thank you.

[ED-bonh]

Does this still work? in 2023? my ms is 2019 aswell and I never want to update it cause y'know money

[raehanbaist]

Is it fine? Should I backup my data first or just do that?

[lifetimelearner]

Thank you so much, did everything as told and resolved the issue in no time. Appreciate your time!

[angelousalameda]

mine don't have Image File execution :<< what to do?

[armycallminer]

What will I do if the same issue comes again?

[JimSK]

Thank you for help me with the simple & detail explanation

[Petersons]

Thank you very much! You truly saved the day!

[elmirakhalaj]

It's been so helpful, thank you 💜🙏🏻

[sadiatajrin]

Thank you much.It's been solved.It was great.Really great.

[delanowilson]

Thank you, your video was very detailed plus it works

[YabrownOfficial]

oh my god i mean how how could you find it?! u mus b a developer or some', anyways thank u much...

[davidnoriega]

Great video, thanks. I followed the process, you were very clear. When I restarted, Windows tried to open, the orange "Office is being updated" window appeared and lasted longer, but, in the end, the error message appeared again. It must be that I got malware or a virus very recently.

[miiroderrick]

Thanks a lot, it has been so helpful 🙏

[rueconstantine]

very helpful, it works. thanks so much🙇‍♀🙇‍♀