How To Fix Valorant 0xc0000005: Valorant is a game full of error codes. Moreover, the developers always work on this and try to fix them as soon as possible. 0xc0000005 also known as application error is not a new error but it has just appeared to be more often these days.
So, here are all the details about the error and methods to fix it.
How To Fix Valorant 0xc0000005: Why It Occurs?
Most of the players reported the error after the 2.05 update of Valorant. Furthermore, it disappeared, later on, but not completely. Some of the players are still facing the error which doesn’t allow them to play the game.
During the issue, it says, ‘application was unable to start correctly. So, this is what 0xc0000005 is all about and now let’s move forward to the cause of the error and how to fix it.
There may be several reasons behind the error. However, one of the most famous ones is the anti-virus. As we all know that Riot’s Vanguard works properly in order to keep cheaters away from the game. Some of the antiviruses block the Vanguard, and as a result, the game client is not able to start.
So, here are some methods to fix the Valorant 0xc0000005 error.
Anyone else unable to open up Valorant after the most recent update? I did everything windows recommended and fully uninstalled and reinstalled my game and nothing worked. Mid tournament rn too :/.
The code I'm getting is
0xc0000005
please help anyone— Waltz (@WaltzOT) April 19, 2021
Methods To Fix It
Updating the drivers and reinstalling the game is clearly not the method that works here. Additionally, after reinstalling the game, you might face the same issue again and again.
So, here are few other methods players should fix the Valorant 0xc0000005 error.
Method-1: Disable Your Antivirus
Try to disable your antivirus from the settings option and launch the game. If, it works, on it after entering the game.
Also, this method will confirm that where the problem lies. So, you can update, reinstall or limit the permissions of your antivirus.
Method-2: Run File Checker
Make sure there are no corrupted files present on your Windows. To run the file checker, follow the steps:
Step-1: Press Windows key and cmd
Step-2: Select ‘Command Prompt’ to ‘Run as Administrator’ settings.
Step-3: Type sfc /scannow in the command prompt and press enter
The code will run and scan the files. Also, it will automatically fix if there are any corrupted files.
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