This problem mainly occurs due to missing DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files on your computer. Downloading and copy-pasting those DLL files in your game directory should solve your problem.
Method 1: Restart Your PC. It may sound simple but restarting your PC can automatically fix a majority of issues. Infact a simple reboot can resolve the 0xc0000142 error.
Method 2: Update Or Reinstall The Application. Sometimes the programs installed on your computer may lose their files.
Method 3: Run Your Application As Administrator. Running the applications and programs that show Application Unable to Start Correctly Error (0xc0000142) as administrator might resolve the issue.
Start by actually pressing the Windows button located in the lower left corner of the monitor’s home page.
Click Command Prompt (Admin).
On the screen that appears, click “Yes” to access the command prompt at the administrator level.
Type sfc and /scannow wait for the process to complete.
Reboot your device.
Simultaneously press the Windows + r keys to open the Run command window.
In the command descriptor field, type: rstrui and press Enter.
On the first screen of the System Restore Wizard, click Next, then select a previous state and navigate to a system restore to that date.
Once System Restore is complete, check if error 0xc0000142 is resolved.
Close conflicting programs. When one or two other programs interfere with the other, run-time errors occur.
Run Disk Cleanup. Thoroughly cleaning the disk can resolve the problem with error code 0X0.
Update certain types of antivirus or Windows software.
Reinstall your graphics drivers.
Use Reimage Plus.
Open settings.
Click Update & Security.
Click Recovery.
In the Advanced Startup section, click the Restart Now button.
Steps to start Usage Compatibility Mode:
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Solution #1: Run the app as an administrator
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