Here's a guide to fix error code 0xc0000142 while playing Starfield on Windows 11 PC by running the game in admin mode or updating to the latest GPU drivers.
There are many gamers who are getting Starfield error code 0xc0000142 on their Windows 11 PC. The full error message states the following: “Starfield.exe – Application Error. The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application.” As you can understand from the error itself, the latest game from Bethesda crashes on the desktop while launching. So, how do you solve this issue that prevents Starfield from running on your computer? Well, worry not, as in this guide, we will tell you all the solutions to get rid of this error with the game.
You can easily fix the Starfield error code 0xc0000142 on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC by running Steam client and Starfield in Administrator mode or updating the graphics drivers to the latest version. Below you will find out all methods to resolve the crashing problem of Starfield on your computer.
Now, follow the steps below to run Starfield in administrator mode always while launching:
That’s everything there is to know about how to fix Starfield error 0xc0000142 on your Windows PC. If you find this guide helpful, do check out our other tutorials like solutions for audio bugs and sound issues, and other Starfield Guides on Gamer Tweak.