cmd.exe error windows 7 the application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click ok to close the application

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cmd.exe error windows 7 the application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click ok to close the application

when i try to open the cmd.exe. a box pops up with the message of cmd.exe error windows 7 the application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click ok to close the application. my pc was infected with surabaya virus and rootkit and removed it with Avast free anti virus and malwarebytes, spybot, but after this i am unable to open some files like windows defender and some system files.

windows-7

command-line

virus

cmd.exe

asked on Super User Jan 6, 2015 by

Shrikant • edited Dec 5, 2015 by

Hennes

2 Answers

I have read this began for some users after a Windows Update in Nov 2014. It seems to be a conflict with Geforce Experience (Nvidia graphics cards) and the Win Update. Uninstalling Geforce experience has worked for many people. Perhaps Nividia are aware of the issue and have released a new driver by now - worth checking.

answered on Super User Jan 29, 2015 by

john

if it happens for all programs there is something wrong with your registry and you must see this link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux3iMvyS7to

otherwise, follow these steps

Go to Start and type msconfig

Right-click and select System Configuration

Select the Service tab and click Hide all Microsoft Services then click Disable all.

Click Startup tab within the System Configuration dialog box.

Select Open Task Manager

Within the Startup tab of Task Manager, select Disable for each Startup item, then close Task Manager.

Click OK on the Startup tab of System Configuration.