NFSMW "0xc0000005" error

SP4RCO · Post by **SP4RCO** » 09 Oct 2006, 01:04

Does anyone know what is this?

A box showing that error appears when I run the game, so I can't play NFSMW. I've reinstalled it and the problem is still there. The game is original, it's the Black Edition copy I got when I won the tc2 banner contest at this site.

Well, what the hell is the 0xc0000005 thingie?

The CD is not scratched btw.

Post by **YaelDjiel** » 09 Oct 2006, 01:19

http://www.updatexp.com/0xC0000005.html

The error 0xC0000005 is generated by an illegal "memory access violation". This can be caused by anything from faulty RAM, an incorrect/corrupt device driver, poorly written/updated software and more commonly under Windows XP Service pack 2, malware/adware installations.

Post by **GT3x24x7** » 09 Oct 2006, 01:19

http://www.google.com/search?q=NFSMW+%2 ... 5%22+error turns up a link to an NFSCars forum post, but it seems they're having MySQL troubles right now.

vellu · Post by **vellu** » 09 Oct 2006, 09:09

Always crashes in the same spot, or randomly all over the game? If the same spot most likely a corrupt file (or worse files located on damaged hdd sectors). If all over the place, could be a ram issue.

Post by **GT3x24x7** » 09 Oct 2006, 11:03

Yup, failing hardware defintely seems a possibility, also references to Direct3D problems keep showing up in the search results.