How to Fix exception_access_violation Windows 10 [Steps]

Tips to fix exception_access_violation Windows 10:

If you are experiencing exception_access_violation in Windows 10 while playing a game or running an application, then you are in right-place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods on How to fix exception_access_violation Windows 10. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘exception_access_violation error in Windows 10’:

exception_access_violation error is Microsoft Windows Specific error occurred on all Windows OS versions including Windows 10/8/7 or Windows 11 OS based devices. This error is appeared with some error codes like 0xc0000005. exception_access_violation error is appeared usually when you launch and play/run specific games/applications like Java, Visual Studio, World of Warships, Overwatch, Minecraft, etc in your Windows 10 computer. This issue indicates you are unable to launch and run certain games/applications in Windows computer for some reasons.

This error may be triggered by corrupted/problematic software installed in your device, which ends up with memory corruption. exception_access_violation error means some part of software that you are trying to launch may be trying to access protected memory location and access is denied due to protection. This error can be occurred when using Java and software/program relating to Java in computer, important files relating to program/applications that is causing error is deleted or moved from correct path.

 Another possible reason behind the issue can be the interface of third-party antivirus/firewall program installed in computer. You can disable your antivirus/firewall program temporarily in computer in order to fix. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix exception_access_violation Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix ‘exception_access_violation’ error with ‘PC Repair Tool’

‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses infections in computer, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.

Method 2: Add a program to Data Execution Prevention Exception List

You can add the program that is causing issue to Data Execution Prevention Exception List in order to fix.

Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘System and Security > System > Advanced System Settings’ and click ‘Advanced’ tab

Step 2: Click ‘Settings’ under ‘Performance’ and open ‘Data Execution Prevention’ tab

Step 3: If Data Execution Prevention is turned ON, click ‘Add’ button. Now, find the .exe file of program that return exception_access_violation error, when the program is added to exclusion list, click ‘Apply > Ok’ button to save the changes.

Step 4: Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 3: Run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

Windows built-in Hardware and Devices troubleshooter can resolve the issue. Let’s try.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Update & Security > Troubleshoot’

Step 2: Find and select ‘Hardware and Devices’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run the troubleshooter’ button and follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting and once finished, check if it works for you.

Method 4: Disable UAC

You can disable User Account Control (UAC) in computer in order to fix the exception_access_violation error that is occurred while launching Java apps.

Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC and go to ‘Accounts > User Accounts > Change User Account Control’ settings

Step 2: Move the slider until you set it to ‘Never Notify’, and then hit ‘Ok’ button to save the change, and check if it works.

Method 5: Change Options.ini file

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘%appdata%’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open AppData folder

Step 2: Open ‘My Battle for Middle Earth Files’ folder. If the folder is empty, create an ‘options.ini’ file in it

Step 3: Right-click on empty space while in folder, and select ‘New > Text Document’ and open that text document and past the following lines in it

AudioLOD = Low

HasSeenLogoMovies = yes

IdealStaticGameLOD = VeryLow

Resolution = 800 600

StaticGameLOD = VeryLow

TimesInGame = 1

Step 4: Now, click ‘File’ menu and click ‘Save As’, select ‘All Files’ under ‘Type’ and enter ‘Options.ini’ filename, select ‘AppData > My Battle for Middle Earth Files’ folder as saving location and then hit ‘Save’ button to save the file. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 6: Uninstall and reinstall the program/game that is causing issue

If the issue is still persist, you can try to fix the issue by uninstalling the program/game that is causing issue and then reinstall it in computer.

Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC and go to ‘Uninstall a Program > Programs & Features’

Step 2: Find and right-click on the program/game that is causing error, and select ‘Uninstall’ to uninstall it and after that, restart your computer.

Step 3: After restart, download and reinstall the program/game again in computer and once installed, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 7: Make sure the file is not set as Read-only

Step 1: Find the shortcut of the problematic file, right-click it and select ‘Properties’

Step 2: Click ‘General’ tab and find Attributes section and make sure ‘Read-Only’ is not checked, and then hit ‘Apply > Ok’ button to save the changes. Once done, retry running the application that was causing error, and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 8: Reconnect your headset

Some users reported the error is occurred with Vindictus and according to them the error occurs when Logitech headset G35 but the issue might be relating to other headsets from other manufacturer as well. You can fix the issue by disconnecting your headset from computer and then re-connect/plug into correct port of computer and then check if it works.

Method 9: Check hardware problems

This issue can be occurred due to hardware problems like RAM or memory problem in computer. You can run MemTest86 tool (Download it via https://www.memtest86.com/downloads/memtest86-usb.zip page) to check your RAM and memory for problem. If you investigate your RAM is problematic, you can replace it with new one in order to fix the issue. Also, make sure Ram is properly inserted into correct slot on motherboard of computer.

Method 10: Run the program/game in compatibility mode

You can set the program/game to run in compatibility mode in order to fix.

Step 1: Find and right-click on application/game shortcut that is causing error, and select ‘Properties’

Step 2: Click ‘Compatibility’ tab, check ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’, and select the older version of windows from the list, and click ‘Apply > Ok’ button to save the changes. Once done, restart the game/application and check if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix exception_access_violation Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.