0x000000c5 access violation error

_Sayan Roy_ · Feb 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM

I am getting this access violation error while playing gta 5 mostly. It crashes randomly every 20-40mins of gameplay but previously it used to run smoothly for 3-4 hrs without any issue. The app crashes randomly. This error also comes while playing other games like Minecraft and rdr2, but there it is very rare. But this error never happened while doing other tasks, like browsing or editing. I have tried every possible measures, like running sfc, dism, using ddu and amd cleanup tool, reverting and updating graphics driver to check if that is an issue. Lowering in game settings, reinstalling the game, but doesn't seem to work. I have also fresh installed windows 11 in a different SSD to check if the SSD or windows is an issue. But there comes another problem. In my current windows, gta 5 runs atleast for 20-30mins before the error. But after reinstalling in that SSD, gta 5 crashes just after 3 mins after loading the world. I have tested multiple times and it doesn't run more than 3mins with the same graphics driver. And throws the same access violation error. In have checked it in event manager. So instead of solving the problem, the problem increases.

So in my observation:

Windows isn't an issue

Graphics driver isn't an issue

Game files itself isn't an issue

The ram can likely be the cause but I think it's also not because then how come the game can run for 20mins in one windows without error and runs not more than 3 mins in another windows? This can also be considered the same for cpu

Also I have tried reinstalling the .net frameworks and ran windows updates.

Also tried reverting overclock settings, disable xmp, still issue persists

Ryzen 5 5600g(overclocked to 4.6ghz 1.35v)

Corsair vengeance ddr4 3200mhz 8x2gb(oc to 3600mhz 1.38v)

Crucial p3 500gb m.2 nvme, crucial bx500gb sata

400w psu

Asus prime b450m a-ii

No GPU

Can provide more details if needed

***Moved from Windows / Windows 11 / Performance and system failures***

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Capoo.W - MSFT

Hi, _Sayan Roy_.

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

From your description, I understand that you encounter access violation errors when playing GTA 5. I understand your confusion about this problem.

First of all, it is commendable that you can try to solve the problem by yourself through the solutions you mentioned.

Perhaps other users can troubleshoot according to the solutions you have tried when encountering similar problems. Here, please allow me to express my gratitude to you.

GTA 5 and other games crash after running for a while, especially after reinstalling Windows, which makes the problem worse, indicating that the problem may be related to hardware or system configuration.

A 400W power supply may be enough for Ryzen 5 5600G and overclocked memory, but if the power supply is old or of poor quality, it may cause system instability.

If you have other power supplies, you can try to replace one with a higher power supply (such as 500W or above).

In fact, I have encountered users who encountered the same code error as you when playing Horizon 5 before. Have you tried running the application as an administrator or in compatibility mode?

Forza Horizon 5 Crash to Desktop with Exception Code 0xc0000005 - Microsoft Community

Besides that, I think you can also try to contact the support of the game for further help.

Grand Theft Auto V - Rockstar Games Customer Support

Disclaimer: Microsoft does not provide any implied or other warranties and/or guarantees and is not responsible for the information you obtain from third-party linked websites or any technology-related support.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best Regards.

Capoo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

_Sayan Roy_

I also have forza horizon 5 but the issue doesn't happen. But now the same is happening with rdr2 after 20-30mins of gameplay. Tried running as admin or compatibility mode.

Unde event viewer, two error codes show with rdr2 after 2 diff crashes, one is the access violation, another is kernelbase.dll fault

XBF-JoannaDark

‬Hi, Luccioni,

I hope you are doing well today. Welcome to the Xbox Community. Unfortunately for this issue with DOTA, we do not offer any support within Xbox Forums regarding this issue. If you continue to have problems with this specific game, I would connect with DOTA (Valve) support and work with their support team. Another thing you can do is post this issue within the Steam Forums, and maybe someone within that community can offer some guidance. I did find this information on that specific error and suggest looking at this link; hopefully, it helps.

I hope these suggestions help! If this answers your question, please mark the thread as "Answered."

Obsessive Power

Any third party Anti-virus running other than built in Windows Defender?

Exception code 0xc0000005 is a generic error code that indicates an access violation error. This error occurs when a program attempts to access memory that it is not allowed to access. There are a number of possible causes of this error, including:

Corrupted or faulty RAM: Faulty RAM can cause random memory access errors, which can trigger exception code 0xc0000005.
Corrupted or damaged system files: Missing, outdated, or damaged system files can also cause access violation errors. This is often due to corrupt Windows updates or malware infections.
Software conflicts: Sometimes, two or more programs may try to access the same memory address at the same time, which can lead to an access violation error.
Hardware problems: Hardware problems, such as a failing hard drive, can also cause access violation errors.

If you are experiencing exception code 0xc0000005 errors, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem:

Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool: SFC is a built-in Windows tool that can scan and repair corrupted or damaged system files. To run SFC, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command: sfc /scannow
Update your system: Make sure that your Windows system and all of your drivers are up to date. Outdated software can sometimes cause access violation errors.
Check for malware: Malware infections can also cause access violation errors. Run a full virus scan to check for malware on your system.
Test your RAM: If you suspect that your RAM may be faulty, you can use a memory diagnostic tool to test it.
Hardware troubleshooting: If you have tried all of the above and you are still experiencing access violation errors, you may need to troubleshoot your hardware. This may involve replacing your RAM, hard drive, or other hardware components.

DoubledTub

A C0000005 error is memory error. Specifically, a C0000005 error is an access violation error caused by a buffer overrun.

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