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oskarmatzerath
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July 18, 2025
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AE 2025.3 unable to start correctly (error 0xc0000142) on Windows 10 (but 2025.2 works fine)

  • July 18, 2025
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AE 2025.2 and earlier launches fine, but any of the 2025.3 updates don't launch--I get a "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)" error. Googling has shown this error crops up from time to time across lots of programs, but the problem seems to be something out of date. I'm on Windows 10, completely updated, and my RTX GeForce 2070 Super drivers are also completely updated. My system is way beyond the system requirements minimum. I haven't run into this with recent updates on the other CC programs (but I haven't tried them all).

 

Since this error is happening with LITERALLY only this program, and only the recent updates of this program, I assume this is an Adobe ask.

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Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Community Manager
Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Community Manager
Community Manager
July 18, 2025

Hi,

I have heard about the issue. Workarounds include reinstalling C++ runtimes. Roll back to 25.2 if that does not work. The team is working on a fix now. Sorry for the frustration.

 

Thanks,
Kevin

 

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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    August 5, 2025

    Rolling back to 25.2 works. Where can I be informed when the issue is resolved in the latest version?. tnx

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