{"id":21891,"date":"2025-07-30T21:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T21:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=21891"},"modified":"2025-08-05T15:08:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:08:31","slug":"fix-access-violation-at-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-access-violation-at-address\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Solutions to the \u201cAccess Violation at Address\u201d Error on Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The full error message often includes a specific memory address or even the name of the offending application, but to the average user, it might just seem like digital gibberish.<\/p>\n<p>This type of error is often tied to one particular program, but in some cases, it may signal broader issues like hardware instability or malware tampering with system files. You may run into the error when gaming, launching an old app, or during startup.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the case, understanding the root cause is the first step toward a smoother Windows experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">&#129504; TL;DR: Fixing the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; error on Windows 10\/11<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p><b>&#128269; What is it?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>An <b>&ldquo;<\/b>Access violation at address&rdquo; or &ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo; error means a program tried to access protected memory it wasn&rsquo;t allowed to&mdash;often due to bugs, hardware issues, or system misconfigurations.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#128165; Common causes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#129440; Malware infections<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#9881;&#65039; Corrupted system files<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#129504; Faulty or unstable RAM<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128683; Data Execution Prevention (DEP) blocks<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128196; Read-only file settings or compatibility issues<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#129516; CPU overclocking instability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>&#9989; Top fixes (from basic to advanced):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128737;&#65039; Scan for malware<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128260; Update Windows<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128683; Add the app to DEP exceptions<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#9888;&#65039; Temporarily disable UAC (for Java apps)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128196; Ensure app files aren&rsquo;t read-only<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#129513; Run app in compatibility mode<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128736;&#65039; Run SFC and DISM tools<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#129504; Check RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128295; Use the built-in troubleshooter for hardware issues<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#9851;&#65039; Reinstall the problematic app properly<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#128640; [Advanced] Lower CPU performance ratio (for Intel 13th\/14th Gen users via BIOS or Intel XTU)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>What Does the &ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo; Error Mean on Windows 10\/11?<\/h2>\n<p>\nIf a program on your Windows PC crashes with a message like &ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo;, it means something tried to access protected memory&mdash;and was denied.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">&#128269; In simple terms: the software tried to go where it wasn&rsquo;t allowed. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>This error can pop up for a variety of reasons, including:<\/p>\n<p>&#129440; Malware infections<br \/>\n&#9881;&#65039; Corrupted files or faulty system settings<br \/>\n&#128295; Hardware problems, especially with memory (RAM)<br \/>\n&#128196; Incorrect file permissions or compatibility issues<\/p>\n<p>You might also see a specific address or code alongside the error&mdash;this just tells you where in memory the problem occurred.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Many users have reported encountering &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; while running Java, Visual Studio, and antivirus applications. It even appears in certain operating games such as World of Warships, Overwatch, and Minecraft. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The good news? You&rsquo;re not stuck with it. Whether you&rsquo;re on Windows 10 or Windows 11, this guide will walk you through effective ways to fix the &ldquo; Access violation&rdquo; problem and get your programs running smoothly again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\">Ask a Question<\/a> service&mdash;our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>How to Fix the &ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo; Error on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>\nFollow the steps below to resolve the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; error:\n<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 1: Perform a malware scan<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf your computer is heavily infected with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/know-windows-10-computer-infected\/\">malware<\/a>, it can corrupt your memory system and cause this error to appear. You should perform a thorough and detailed security scan if you have noticed suspicious behavior on your computer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Occasionally, the Windows built-in antivirus software may not find anything. So, you might want to try another option, such as <a href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a> . This tool can identify a potential malware infection that was ignored by your primary antivirus.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Fix 2: Update Windows<\/h3>\n<p>\nUpdating Windows can resolve the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; issue by providing bug fixes, security patches, and updated system files that might solve compatibility issues or repair problematic system files causing the error. Here&rsquo;s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to update Windows 11:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the <code>Windows key + I<\/code> to open the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the Settings app, click on the <i>Windows Update <\/i> tab located in the left-hand pane.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Check for updates<\/i> button. Windows will start searching for available updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1screen.png\" alt=\"Click the Check for updates button.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If there are updates available, Windows will automatically begin downloading and installing them. This process may take some time, depending on the number of updates and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/speed-up-internet\/\">your internet connection speed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After the updates have been installed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/keyboard-magic-how-to-shut-down-restart-or-put-windows-pc-to-sleep-with-a-keyboard\/\">restart your computer <\/a> to apply the changes. Then, check to see if the problem has been resolved.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">update Windows 10<\/a>:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Settings app and click on <i>Update &amp; Security<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Check for updates <\/i> under the <i>Windows Update <\/i> page.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>View optional updates <\/i> to select <i>f <\/i>eature, quality, or driver updates, depending on your preference.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Allow the update client to download and install the updates. You may be required to restart your computer to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Sometimes, installed Windows updates can cause issues. If you&rsquo;re experiencing any update-related glitches, follow this guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-problems-caused-by-windows-updates\/\">How to Reset Windows Update: Fixing Update Problems<\/a>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 3: Add the app to the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) exception list<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf your computer does not have malware, you can add the problematic program to a Data Execution Prevention exception list. This will let you run the program and fix the problem with the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Input <i>Control Panel <\/i> in your Windows search bar and launch the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Add-data-execution-prevention-exception-1.png\" alt=\"Input &ldquo;Control Panel&rdquo; (without the quotes) in your Windows Search bar and launch the app.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Scroll down and click on <i>System<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Add-data-execution-prevention-exception-2.png\" alt=\"Scroll down and click on System.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the left pane, click on <i>Advanced system settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nFor Windows 11, follow these steps:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Settings app, click <i>System<\/i>, and scroll down and click on <i>About<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Add-data-execution-prevention-exception-3.png\" alt=\"Open the Settings app, scroll down under System, and click on About.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Advanced system settings <\/i> under the <i>About <\/i> page.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the <i>Advanced <\/i> tab, click on <i>Settings <\/i> under the <i>Performance <\/i> section.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the <i>Performance Options <\/i> window, click on the <i>Data Execution Prevention <\/i> tab.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tick the <i>Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select <\/i> option, then click on the <i>Add <\/i>button and find your program&rsquo;s <i>.exe <\/i> file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Add it to the list, click on <i>Apply<\/i>, and then on <i>OK<\/i> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Add-data-execution-prevention-exception-4.png\" alt=\"Add it to the list, click on Apply, and then on OK to save the changes.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Try running the problematic program again to see if you still get the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; error.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>We recommend scanning your system using a PC optimization tool such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a>. BoostSpeed&rsquo;s cleaning module is designed to clean all types of PC junk. It safely removes temporary system and user files, problematic system files, leftover Windows Update files, temporary files, and other elements that may slow down your PC and cause many issues.<\/p>\n<p>Experts consider it one of the safest tools for eliminating all those annoying glitches and crashes once and for all.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 4: Disable User Account Control (UAC)<\/h3>\n<p>\nYou are more likely to encounter the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; problem if you are trying to install or run a Java-based application.<\/p>\n<p>If this is the case, you can temporarily disable User Account Control to fix the problem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">What is User Account Control, and why can it cause issues with Java applications?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>User Account Control is a Windows feature that helps protect your PC by asking for permission before apps make major changes.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, Java-based apps don&rsquo;t handle this permission request properly. As a result, they might crash or show errors like &ldquo;Access violation at address.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Temporarily turning off UAC can let the app run smoothly. Just remember to turn it back on afterward to keep your system secure. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how to disable UAC on Windows:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In your Windows search bar, enter <i>Control Panel <\/i> and launch the app.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and click on <i>User Accounts<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>User Accounts<\/i> again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/12screen2.png\" alt=\"Click on User Accounts.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the right pane, click on <i> Change User Account Control settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Move the slider down to <i>Never notify<\/i> and click on <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/14screen3.png\" alt=\"Move the slider down to Never Notify and click OK\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Try running the affected program again to see if the problem has been resolved. After you run your program, remember to re-enable UAC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Fix 5: Make sure the affected software isn&rsquo;t set as read-only<\/h3>\n<p>\nYou won&rsquo;t be able to launch or run a program effectively if it&rsquo;s in read-only mode. Here&rsquo;s how to check and fix it:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Locate the affected program&rsquo;s shortcut on your desktop and right-click on the file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the menu, select the <i>Properties <\/i> option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <i>General <\/i> tab, locate the <i>Attributes <\/i> section, and make sure the read-only option is not checked.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Apply<\/i>, then on <i>OK<\/i> to save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15screen4.png\" alt=\"Make sure the affected software isn&rsquo;t set as read-only\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 6: Run the problematic program in compatibility mode<\/h3>\n<p>\nYou may be receiving an &ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo; message on your PC due to compatibility issues. Some older programs that you are trying to run may not be compatible with newer operating systems like Windows 10 and 11.<\/p>\n<p>However, your operating system has a feature called compatibility mode that lets you run older applications. If you encounter this problem with an application, you can enable compatibility mode.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Locate the affected program&rsquo;s shortcut on your desktop and right-click on the file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the menu, select the <i>Properties <\/i> option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the <i>Properties <\/i> menu, select the <i>Compatibility <\/i> tab.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the <i>Run this program in compatibility mode <\/i> checkbox, then select an older Windows version from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Apply<\/i> and <i>OK<\/i> to save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15screen4.png\" alt=\"Make sure the affected software isn&rsquo;t set as read-only\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Run the problematic program again to see if you still get the error.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 7: Run the SFC and DISM tools<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Running the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tools can help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/\">fix system file corruption issues <\/a> that might be causing the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; error.<\/p>\n<p>To run the System File Checker tool, follow the detailed steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the <code>Windows key + X<\/code> and select <i>Terminal (Admin) <\/i> or <i>Command Prompt (Admin) <\/i> from the context menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If prompted by User Account Control, click <i>Yes <\/i> to grant the necessary permissions.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the Command Prompt window, type <i>sfc \/scannow<\/i> and press <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20screen6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>System File Checker will begin scanning your system for corrupted files. This process might take some time, so be patient. If SFC finds any corrupted files, it will attempt to repair them automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Once the scan and repair process is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.<\/p>\n<p><b>Run the DISM tool<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In some cases, the SFC tool may not be able to fix the corrupted files. In such situations, you can use the DISM tool to repair the Windows system image.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to use the DISM tool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <i>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/i> and press <code>Windows key + X<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/21screen7.png\" alt=\"Type in DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The DISM tool will download and replace any damaged files in your system image. This process may take some time, so be patient.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">After running the DISM tool, run the SFC tool again. This time, the SFC tool should be able to fix any remaining corrupted files. After the process finishes, restart your computer to see if the issue has been resolved. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 8: Check your RAM for corruption<\/h3>\n<p>\nYou may encounter the &ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo; issue if you previously had a malware infection that caused damage to parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-ram-speed-size-and-type\/\">your RAM<\/a>. Check your RAM for corruption using the following steps:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Input <i>Windows Memory Diagnostic <\/i> in your Windows search bar and launch the program.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the <i>Restart now and check for problems <\/i> option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Just let the program run and wait for its results.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You should replace your RAM if it is corrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Fix 9: Troubleshoot your hardware<\/h3>\n<p>\nSometimes, the &ldquo; Access violation at address&rdquo; error can be triggered by issues with your hardware&mdash;especially your memory (RAM), graphics card, or input devices like your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-usb-mouse-and-keyboard-stopped-working\/\">mouse or keyboard<\/a>. Running the built-in Windows troubleshooter can help detect and fix these problems. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <code>Win + I<\/code> to open the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <i>System <\/i> (Windows 11) or <i>Update &amp; Security <\/i>(Windows 10).<\/li>\n<li>Select <i>Troubleshoot<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <i>Other troubleshooters <\/i> (Windows 11) or <i>Additional troubleshooters <\/i> (Windows 10).<\/li>\n<li>Look for hardware-related options such as:\n<ul>\n<li><i>Keyboard <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Bluetooth <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Hardware and Devices <\/i> (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Select the one related to the device you&rsquo;re having trouble with and click <i>Run the troubleshooter<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you&rsquo;re unsure which device might be causing the problem, try running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter first. If that option isn&rsquo;t visible, you can launch it by typing the following into the Run box (<code>Win + R)<\/code>: <i>msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/i>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 10: Reinstall the problematic software<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you get the &ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo; message when running a certain application, try reinstalling the affected program.<\/p>\n<p>There is a good chance that parts of the app you are trying to run have been damaged from crashes or improper saves, or perhaps a buggy update has caused issues.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re running Windows 11, you can search for the app in the Start menu, right-click it, and select Uninstall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29screen10.png\" alt=\"On Windows 11, you can search for the app in the Start menu, right-click it, and select Uninstall.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>To remove the affected program in Windows 10, follow these steps:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <code>Win + I<\/code> shortcut to launch the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Apps <\/i> and select <i>Apps &amp; features <\/i>from the left pane.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Locate the problematic application from the list and click on <i>Uninstall<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the usual procedure for installing the affected program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nDo note that uninstalling apps like these manually may still leave behind residual files. You may not see them, but they will accumulate on your PC and could potentially lead to storage issues, glitches, errors, and more. Auslogics BoostSpeed helps remove any leftover traces, ensuring the app is uninstalled properly.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h2><b>&ldquo;EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION&rdquo; Error: Fixed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>\nHere&rsquo;s the key takeaway. If you are running into the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; error on Windows 10 or 11, there are a number of proven fixes that you can try.<\/p>\n<p>Start simple: run a malware scan to rule out a virus messing with your system. Next, check if your OS is fully up to date.<\/p>\n<p>If everything is in order but you are still getting the error, look into adding the problematic app to the Data Execution Prevention exception list and temporarily disabling User Account Control. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to check if the affected software isn&rsquo;t set as read-only and try running it in compatibility mode. If this doesn&rsquo;t help, run the SFC and DISM tools and check your RAM for possible corruption.<\/p>\n<p>You can also make use of Windows&rsquo; built-in troubleshooters to check if your hardware is in order. If none of the above works, you may have to uninstall the problematic software&mdash;and then reinstall it.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, it&rsquo;s a good idea to use a tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a> to make sure the program is fully uninstalled and no traces are left behind and it gets reinstalled properly.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, a number of users on related forums mention that lowering the CPU performance ratio is a highly effective, permanent fix to the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error. However, make sure to proceed with caution and do not alter any other CPU-related settings on your PC.\n<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What is the best solution to the &ldquo;Access violation at address&rdquo; error on Windows 10\/11?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe best solution is to start with simple fixes like running the app as an administrator, checking for malware, and updating Windows. If that doesn&rsquo;t work, try disabling UAC, adjusting DEP settings, or reinstalling the problematic software. For advanced users, lowering the CPU performance ratio and checking hardware might help.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What does the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error mean?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error means a program tried to access a part of your computer&rsquo;s memory that it wasn&rsquo;t allowed to. This usually happens due to bugs, corrupted files, or incompatible software.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What causes the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error is usually caused by a malware infection, corrupted files or faulty system settings, hardware problems (especially with RAM) and incorrect file permissions or compatibility issues.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I know which app is causing the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>You can identify the app causing the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error by checking the error message&mdash;it usually names the faulty program or file.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/find-out-the-cause-of-event-manager-bsod\/\">Event Viewer<\/a>:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <code>Windows + X<\/code> and choose <i>Event Viewer<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <i>Windows <\/i> <i>Logs &gt; Application<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>Look for recent <i>Error <\/i> entries related to the time the crash happened.<\/li>\n<li>The details usually mention the name of the app or module that triggered the violation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nOr, view your PC&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/view-reliability-history-windows-10\/\">reliability history<\/a>:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Search for <i>Reliability Monitor <\/i> in the Start menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open it and look for recent red Xs indicating app failures.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on them to see detailed crash info, including the app name and faulting module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Is the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error a Windows system issue or an app issue?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error is usually caused by a specific app trying to access restricted or invalid memory, making it primarily an app-level issue. However, it can also stem from underlying system problems like corrupted system files, faulty RAM, or outdated drivers&mdash;so both app and system factors may be involved.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I fix the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error if it only happens in one program?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tIf the &ldquo;Access violation&rdquo; error only happens in one program, try restarting the app, running it as an administrator, or reinstalling it. Also, update the app to the latest version and check for conflicting software or corrupted files using tools like SFC or Event Viewer.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cAccess violation at address\u201d error is a common but frustrating issue on Windows systems. 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