One user said this: As a consequence, users can’t open the software (often games) that error arises for. If error 0xc0000906 has also baffled you, check out some of these potential fixes for it.
How do I fix Windows Application error 0xc0000906?
1. Turn off third-party antivirus software
One of the most widely confirmed resolutions for error 0xc0000906 is to turn off or uninstall third-party antivirus software, such as Avast. Some antivirus utilities may block, or even delete, modified files for software the error arises for without notifying you. To turn of a third-party antivirus utility, right-click its icon in the system tray to open a context menu for it. Most antivirus software include a disable option there you can select to turn off the utilities for a specified period. Turn off the antivirus for about an hour, and then try launching the software. If that fixes it, add the software the error arose for to the antivirus utility’s exclusion list.
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2. Turn off Windows Defender
If you don’t have a third-party antivirus utility, try turning off Windows Defender.
3. Run the software in compatibility mode
4. Run a System File Checker scan
5. Roll back Windows 10 to a restore point
System Restore could resolve error 0xc0000906 for some users as that will undo system changes that might have led to the issue. Do note, however, that software installed after a selected restore point gets deleted. Check out our System Restore post for further details on how to roll Windows 10 back to an earlier date.
6. Reinstall the software
The above resolutions will fix error 0xc0000906 for the majority of users. If those resolutions don’t fix error 0xc0000906, you might need to carry out a repair install of Windows or reset the platform.
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