Fixing Fatal Error C0000102 on Windows: Guide and Solutions

However, users reported receiving a fatal error C0000102 while attempting to launch certain programs on the Windows OS.
This can be a big problem, but there are a few potential solutions available.

  • The fatal error C0000102 can be caused by corrupt files or malware.
  • Corrupt files can be fixed by re-running the programs or by using the built-in Windows tool.

Run the System File Checker (SFC)

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type cmd in the text field, and click on the OK button.
  2. In the Command prompt (Admin) window, type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow
    In the Command prompt (Admin) window, type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow
  3. Wait for the process to complete, and restart the computer.

Disconnect your external devices

  1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  2. Try connecting an external device and see if the issue is resolved.
    Try connecting an external device and see if the issue is resolved.
  3. Enter the BIOS
    In some computers, typing in the BIOS setup utility or pressing the F2 or ESC keys during boot can resolve the issue.
  4. Check if the bootloader is enabled
    If the computer boots but the Windows logo is not appearing, disable fast startup.

Run the DISM tool

  1. To open Command prompt, press the Windows key + X hotkey.
  2. Next, click the Command prompt (Admin) option.
    Next, click the Command prompt (Admin) option.
  3. Input dism /online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in Command prompt, and press the Return key.
  4. Thereafter, press the Enter key.
  5. Restart the desktop or laptop.

Run the SFC scan

  1. Press the Windows key + S keyboard shortcut.
  2. Enter sfc /scannow in the search bar.
  3. Click Run as administrator under Command prompt to open the window in the snapshot directly below.
    Click Run as administrator under Command prompt to open the window in the snapshot directly below.
  4. Then press the Enter key for the command-line prompt to scan for corrupted files.
  5. If the scan finds corrupted files, it will try to repair them.
  6. Press the Enter key for the command-line prompt to restart Windows if the scan fixes corrupted files.
    Press the Enter key for the command-line prompt to restart Windows if the scan fixes corrupted files.

Remove any third-party antivirus programs

  1. Open Windows Defender Security Center and go to the Virus & threat protection section.
  2. Locate the Virus & threat protection section and click Open.
    Locate the Virus & threat protection section and click Open.
  3. Now, go to Virus & threat protection settings and deselect the Real-time protection option.

Update your Windows

  1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app and navigate to the Update & Security section.
  2. Click the Check for updates button.
    Click the Check for updates button.
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