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What Does Error Code 0xc0000135 Mean & How to Fix it?
Run the troubleshooter or reinstall the application
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Multiple user reports say that Windows 11 users are facing the 0xc0000135 on their PCs. Because of this error 0xc0000135, users areunable to open any applicationand use them. This error has plagued several Windows 11 users.
For such users, this guide could be of help. Here, we will share a bunch of solutions to help you fix the Windows 11 app error 0xc0000135. We will also share with you what this error means and what causes it. So let us get right into it.
What is error 0xc0000135, and what causes it?
When you come across the error code 0xc0000135, you will encounter two error messages.
The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click OK to terminate the application.
The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000135). Click OK to terminate the application.
After some research, we have found some of the most common reasons that could trigger the Windows 11 app error 0xc0000135.
Let us look at solutions to help you fix the Windows 11 app error 0xc0000135.
How can I fix the Windows app error 0xc0000135?
1. Reinstall the program
Some applications files might have gone missing or did not install during the previous installation. In such a case, reinstalling the application makes sense as it will load all files from scratch.
2. Renable NET Framework and Windows Communication Foundation
One user shared this solution on theofficial Microsoft forumto resolve the Windows 11 app error 0xc0000135.
3. Download the latest version of NET Framework
You should ensure you have the latest version of NET Framework installed on your PC. This will not only help you fix the error 0xc0000135 but will also fix other associated errors.
4. Run Windows Apps troubleshooter
Often these petty problems are resolved by using the Windows troubleshooter. It is a built-in utility that provides a bunch of troubleshooting options.
5. Reset Windows Store using CMD
Microsoft Store might get stuck with bugs or glitches that could trigger multiple issues with the programs downloaded from the Store.
You can quickly fix it by resetting the Microsoft Store. Moreover, this also deletes all the cache files, which can cause issues if corrupted.
6. Re-register the Store apps
If you are sure that your system isn’t at fault here and the Store apps are causing issues, then you can re-register the apps.
7. Uninstall the update
Windows update often contains bugs that can cause your PC to misbehave. Programs can also falter and throw up errors, such as the 0xc0000135 error code. You can try to uninstall the latest update installed on your and check whether this fixes the issue.
8. Run the app in Clean Boot State
Opening the program in the Clean Boot State ensures that any other third-party or Microsoft services don’t conflict with the program in question.
You can check if the clean boot state runs the program without any issues, which fixes the error 0xc0000135.
That is it from us in this guide. The Windowsupdate error 0x80888002is another standard error that is reported by users from time to time. But, again, you can check out our guide for help.
We would also like you to check out our guide on theWindows update error 0x8007000B, which explains all the practical solutions to resolve the problem.
For a comprehensive list of solutions that has helped users resolvethe update error 0x8024402c, we suggest you check our guide.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions resolves the 0xc0000135 error for you.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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