Error 0x0000142: How to Fix It in 5 Simple Steps

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The error 0x00000142 is a Microsoft Office-related issue that can happen when you try to launch any of its programs. Outlook seems to be the most affected culprit, as most users who reported this error associated it with theemail client.

While there areother alternatives for Office apps, it can sometimes be tedious because the Office Suite comes as a package that makes work easier. If you have been unable to launch the associated app, we share how to fix this error below.

What is error 0x0000142 in Outlook?

The error 0x00000142 occurs when you try to open any of theMicrosoft Office-related apps. It could be Word or Outlook.

Some of the possible triggers for this error include:

How do I fix error 0x0000142?

Before you try out the slightly complex solutions listed below, apply the following basic steps:

1. Restart the Office Software Protection Platform

Note that the Office Software Protection Platform may not be present in newer versions of Office. If so, skip this step and proceed to the next one.

2. Repair Microsoft Office

3. Start the associated program in Safe Mode

Since Outlook is the associated Office app that kept bringing up the error 0x0000142, we chose to run it in Safe Mode to see if it would work.

4. Reinstall Microsoft Office

Also, do a clean sweep byremoving any software leftovers. These files are often problematic and downloading the app again will present the same problems if not removed.

5. Perform a clean boot

Hopefully, at this stage, you have resolved the error 0x0000142. In caseOffice is having temporary server issues, we have a few tricks up our sleeves that could fix this issue for you.

We also share how you canget rid of office installation bugin our expert article, so don’t hesitate to check that out too.

Let us know in the comment section which method fixed this error for you.

Error 0x0000142: How to Fix It in 5 Simple Steps#

What is error 0x0000142 in Outlook?#

How do I fix error 0x0000142?#

1. Restart the Office Software Protection Platform#

2. Repair Microsoft Office#

3. Start the associated program in Safe Mode#

4. Reinstall Microsoft Office#

5. Perform a clean boot#