1. Check RAM

Turn off the system and replace the RAM with other RAM. You may also swap RAM slots and then boot the system. Check if the error still persists. Swapping of RAM is required when there is a physical damage to RAM connectors or hardware.

Also, run a memory diagnostic test on your RAM using Memtest86+ to fix the issue.

2. Fix Registry

Corrupt registry files lead to serious issues in the system including this error code. If you have a backup of your registry files, you can restore your system’s registry and fix the problem. However, modifying registry files is a bit complex and can be dangerous for the system. Any invalid or improper alteration can lead to serious system consequences. Therefore, backup your current registry files before making any change. To fix registry, perform the following steps:

Press ‘Windows + R’, type regedit, and hit ‘Enter’

Navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_Dlls

Double click LoadAppInit_DLLs and modify the value from 1 to 0

Click ‘OK’ to confirm the changes

Close the Registry Editor Window and restart the system

Check if the error still pops up when you try to launch an application.

3. Run SFC

SFC or System File Checker can help fix Windows system file corruption that might be causing this error. Running SFC scan is easy,

Press Windows key and type cmd

Right-click on ‘Command Prompt’ and choose ‘Run as Administrator’. A command prompt window appears

Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter key

Let the SFC scan to finish (It will automatically detect corrupt system files and will replace them with new from the cache)