Fortnite wont open error code exit status 0xc0000005 3221225477

ivxyree · Mar 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM

I have recently upgraded my ssd to a 1tb 2.5 inch and since then fortnite will not open, it was working fine before. I launch it it opens eac, says initializing and then closes, I have attached a video of my problem. These are the error codes it comes up with in the log files.

time=2025-03-17T02:15:50.146Z level=WARN msg="error running fortnite" err="exit status 0xc0000005", time=2025-03-17T02:15:50.234Z level=INFO msg="error running fortnite: 3221225477"

I have emailed epic and gone through all of the steps they gave me, None of them helped and they told me to come here. Thank you.

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Capoo.W - MSFT

Hi, ivxyree.

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

From your description, I understand that Fortnite cannot be opened after upgrading your SSD. I understand your confusion about this problem.

Error code 0xc0000005 usually indicates an access conflict, which may be caused by a variety of reasons, including driver problems, game file corruption, permission settings, or system configuration problems.

Sometimes permission issues may prevent the application from starting properly. Try right-clicking the program and selecting Run as administrator.

Right-click the application and select "Properties". In the pop-up window, switch to the "Compatibility" tab. Here, check the "Run this program in compatibility mode" option and select an earlier Windows version such as Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7 from the drop-down menu.

Make sure your graphics card driver is up to date. Visit the official website of NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel to download and install the latest driver.

You can visit the following link to check whether your Windows version can be upgraded:

Get the latest Windows update - Microsoft Support

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best Regards.

Capoo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

BryceBlasingame

I get the same error code. Apex starts then stops, fortnite , rocket league and gta 5 wont open either. None of my purchased content is showing up but wen i sign in on my sons xbox it works

Kimmy_24

For error code: 0xc0000005, try to ress the Windows key and X at the same time.

-Choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the context menu.

-In the command prompt, type sfc /scannow and hit Enter.

-Exit command prompt.

-Restart the PC and see if works. If you're using AVG Antivirus, try to uninstall it as well.

AWal21

Me to, it crashes without error. I checked the dump log and I am getting exception code 0xc0000005.

Rota - MSFT

Hello，AKSHAT SINGH_

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community.

From the logs you have provided, do you have error code 0xc0000005 when playing GTA 5 on Epic platform?

You can consult the official manufacturer of GTA 5 to ask about the specific problem, they have more professional research and development of their own games, and you can also attach a screenshot for them to understand.

We hope your problem will be solved as soon as possible.

Best Regards，

Rota |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Fortnite wont open error code exit status 0xc0000005 3221225477