Starfield error code on launch: Error code: (0xc000001d)

Same issue here. I tried to reach out to Bethesda well over a week ago (maybe 2) with no response. With all the very poor reviews of Starfield lately, I think I wasted my money on the PC Pass just to play it. None of the other games on there are of interest to me (or I finished them on PS4 already).

Hi

In this case , I would suggest to reach out to the game developer instead for assistance on this. You can reach Bethesda support through this page: Starfield - Bethesda Support

You may also check this article for more details on Starfield: Game Release Known Issues for September 2023 - Microsoft Community


Thank you for understanding.



Truly Yours,

Fatima

Microsoft Moderator

Hey Fatima,

Thanks for helping with this. Unfortunately none of the steps above have solved the issue, I am still getting the same error code after 2 seconds of starting the game up.

Is there anything else you can suggest? I’m really struggling to figure out why this game isn’t working given I have the right specs to run the game.

Hi Mathew Pontin



Thank you for posting to the Microsoft community.

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with launching Starfield on your PC. The error code (0xc000001d) you're seeing is related to a problem with the application's initialization process. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:



1. Update your graphics card drivers: Make sure that your graphics card drivers are up to date. You can download the latest drivers from the NVIDIA website.



2. Verify the integrity of the game files: Sometimes, game files can become corrupted during the download process. To verify the integrity of the game files, follow these steps:



a. Open the Xbox app on your PC.



b. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the app and select "Settings."



c. Click on "General" and then click on "Troubleshoot."



d. Click on "Windows Store Apps" and then click on "Run the troubleshooter."



e. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.



3. Run the game as an administrator: Sometimes, running the game as an administrator can help resolve issues related to permissions. To run the game as an administrator, follow these steps:



a. Right-click on the Starfield icon on your desktop or in the Xbox app.



b. Select "Run as administrator" from the context menu.



4. Disable any third-party antivirus software: Sometimes, third-party antivirus software can interfere with the game's launch process. Try disabling any third-party antivirus software you have installed and see if that resolves the issue.



We look forward to your response.



Truly Yours,

Fatima

Microsoft Moderator

I don't know if this changes what you said above, but I only have this error when trying to run Starfield via the Xbox App. I have no issues whatsoever when running Starfield from Steam.