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0xC000000DApplicationMedium

Error 0xC000000D — STATUS_INVALID_PARAMETER | Application Error Fix

Windows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022

What Does 0xC000000D Mean?

An invalid parameter was passed to a service or function. A system call received an argument value that is out of range or not valid for the operation.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Application passes incorrect arguments to Windows API calls
  2. 2Corrupted configuration files providing invalid values
  3. 3Incompatible application version running on a newer or older Windows version
  4. 4Registry corruption causing system functions to receive bad data

Symptoms

  • ⚠Application fails to start or crashes during specific operations
  • ⚠Error message referencing invalid parameter
  • ⚠Windows features fail silently or return unexpected errors
  • ⚠Installation or update processes fail partway through

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Update the application to a version compatible with your Windows version
  2. 2Reset the application settings or configuration files
  3. 3Run 'sfc /scannow' to repair corrupted system files
  4. 4Reinstall the application with default settings

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Use Process Monitor to identify which API call is failing and with which parameters
  2. 2Check the application compatibility settings: right-click the exe > Properties > Compatibility
  3. 3Review the Windows Event Viewer Application log for detailed error information
  4. 4Run the application in compatibility mode for an earlier Windows version

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this error always caused by the application?
Usually yes, but corrupted system files or registry data can also cause Windows APIs to behave unexpectedly. Running sfc /scannow can rule out system-level corruption.
Does compatibility mode help with this error?
Sometimes. If the application was designed for an older Windows version, compatibility mode can adjust API behavior to match what the application expects. Right-click the executable, go to Properties > Compatibility, and try an older Windows version.

Related Error Codes

0xC0000008STATUS_INVALID_HANDLE0xC0000005STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION0xC000009ASTATUS_INSUFFICIENT_RESOURCES

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Windows Troubleshooting Team

Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.