{"id":5645,"date":"2023-06-22T17:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=5645"},"modified":"2025-10-07T17:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:58:07","slug":"fix-error-code-0xc0000005-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-error-code-0xc0000005-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] Error Code 0xc0000005 in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 10 is undeniably one of the most powerful operating systems in the world. Despite this, it is still prone to issues and errors. By now, Windows users do not panic when they see error messages on their computer. After all, they have become common occurrences in the operating system. One of the issues you might encounter on Windows 10 is the  error code 0xc0000005 .  This can be caused by various problems, including malware infection, low or damaged RAM, corrupted registry files, or incorrect hardware configuration, among others.  As we&rsquo;ve mentioned, errors like this are not uncommon on Windows. So, there are plenty of solutions available online. In this article, we will teach you how to resolve the  error 0xc0000005 . <\/p>\n<h2>Why Do I See the Error Code 0xc0000005 Notification?<\/h2>\n<p>Before we try to fix the  error 0xc0000005 , let us discuss the scenarios associated with it. This way, you will gain a better understanding of the reasons why it appears. <strong>1. During Windows installation<\/strong>While you&rsquo;re installing the Windows OS, the  error code 0xc0000005  can show up and disrupt the process. This is most likely caused by temporary hardware issues or a  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/factors-that-may-cause-hard-disk-failure\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corrupt hard drive<\/a> because of bad sectors. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Error Message: &ldquo;Windows installation encountered an unexpected error&hellip;&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>2. While launching an application<\/strong>The  error code  0xc0000005  can also show up while you&rsquo;re trying to open a program like Google Chrome, VLC, or any other application on your Windows computer.  Since this is caused by some unsigned, invalid, or incomplete  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchwindowsserver\/definition\/dynamic-link-library-DLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">DLL files<\/a>, re-installing the program will not fix the issue. If that&rsquo;s the case, try one of our methods below. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Error message: &ldquo;The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005).&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>3. While Windows is accessing a location or data&nbsp;<\/strong>You may be doing your regular computing tasks, and  the  exception code: 0xc0000005  will appear. This problem can affect any Windows application.  The reasons behind  the  error 0xc0000005 can include corrupted drivers, faulty RAM, registry issues, incorrect security update, and virus infection, among others. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Error message: &ldquo;Exception: Access violation error (0xc0000005) at&hellip;&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This problem can also occur while you&rsquo;re installing the latest updates for your system. Do not worry because you can still resolve  the  0xc0000005 issue using our methods below.  However, address it immediately because it can cause indirect or direct data loss. Check out some of the best ways to learn how to resolve the  error code 0xc0000005 . <\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix Error Code 0xc0000005 in Windows 10<\/h2>\n<h3>Solution 1: Checking your RAM<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best ways to fix the  error code 0xc0000005  is to replace your  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-clear-ram-and-reduce-ram-usage-in-windows-10\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RAM<\/a>. Before you do that, you must confirm that the RAM is the culprit behind the issue.  So, switch off your computer, try using another RAM. Once you&rsquo;ve done that, turn on your computer, then check if the  error  0xc0000005  persists.  This is the ideal solution when the problem is caused by physical damage on the RAM connectors or hardware. <\/p>\n<h3>Solution 2: Repairing your registry<\/h3>\n<p>\nWhen there are corrupt files or keys in your registry, they can cause serious system issues, including the error code 0xc0000005. So, if you previously created a<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-au\/topic\/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-registry-in-windows-855140ad-e318-2a13-2829-d428a2ab0692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\"> registry backup<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-au\/topic\/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-registry-in-windows-855140ad-e318-2a13-2829-d428a2ab0692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">,<\/a> <\/strong>we recommend restoring it to fix the problem.<\/p>\n<p>However, before you proceed, do note that modifying your registry can be tricky and risky. The simplest invalid or incorrect alteration can cause major problems on your PC. So, follow the instructions below only if you&rsquo;re confident that you will be able to do them correctly.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On your keyboard, press <code>Windows Key + R<\/code> This should bring up the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Type <code>regedit<\/code>, then press <em>Enter<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to this path:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the right pane, then double-click <em>LoadAppInit_DLLs<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Change the value data from 1 to 0.<\/li>\n<li>Save the changes by clicking <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nExit the Registry Editor, then restart your computer.<\/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\/2023\/06\/repair-your-Registry.webp\" alt=\"How to repair your Registry\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/registry-cleaner\/\">What is the Windows Registry And Why Do You Need a Registry Cleaner?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Solution 3: Performing an SFC scan<\/h3>\n<p>If the  error  0xc0000005  is caused by corrupted system files, you can fix it by using the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/system-file-checker-sfc-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">System File Checker <\/a> (SFC). You can run an SFC scan by following the steps below: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the Search icon on your taskbar.<\/li>\n<li>Type&nbsp;<em>cmd<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click Command Prompt from the results, then choose Run as Administrator from the options.<\/li>\n<li>Once Command Prompt is up, type <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code>, then press <em>Enter<\/em>. The tool will automatically repair the corrupt system files it will find.<\/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\/2023\/06\/Perform-an-SFC-Scan.webp\" alt=\"How to Perform an SFC Scan\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Solution 4: Disabling DEP<\/h3>\n<p>Windows has a built-in feature that protects the system from damages caused by viruses and other security threats. The  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/data-execution-prevention-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Data Execution Prevention<\/a> or DEP feature is useful in many cases.  However, there are programs that are incompatible with it, which is why the  error code 0xc0000005  shows up. You can disable this by following these steps: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch Windows with administrative rights. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Windows Key + R<\/code>&nbsp;on your keyboard. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>sysdm.cpl<\/code><strong>&rdquo;<\/strong> (no quotes), then hit <em>Enter<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the Advanced tab, then click <em>Settings<\/em>  under <em>Performance<\/em> . <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the Data Execution  Prevention  tab. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select<\/em>&nbsp;option. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Add<\/em>, then look for the executable files that are causing the problem. Add them to the list. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>OK<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your computer, then check if the issue persists. <\/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\/2023\/06\/How-to-disable-DEP.png\" alt=\"How to disable DEP\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Solution 5: Running CHKDSK Utility<\/h3>\n<p>It is possible that bad sectors or corruption on the drive are causing the  error code 0xc0000005 . In this case, try running the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avg.com\/en\/signal\/how-to-use-chkdsk-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CHKDSK utility<\/a> to fix the error. To do that, follow the instructions below: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click the Windows icon on your taskbar.<\/li>\n<li>Select <em>Command Prompt (Admin)<\/em> or <em>Windows PowerShell (Admin)<\/em> from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Type <code>chkdsk X: \/f \/r<\/code>. Replace &lsquo;X&rsquo; with the hard drive you need to repair, then press <em>Enter<\/em>.<\/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\/2023\/06\/Running-CHKDSK-Utility-.png\" alt=\"Running CHKDSK Utility\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Once the process is complete, check if the  error  0xc0000005  has been resolved. To ensure that you will not have problems launching applications, we recommend using&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/disk-defrag-ultimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auslogics Disk Defrag Ultimate<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p>Running this tool will ensure that you will have a consistently  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-improve-hdd-performance-and-make-it-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">high HDD speed<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-improve-hdd-performance-and-make-it-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">.<\/a><\/strong> It will optimize file placement on your hard drive, ensuring maximum efficiency. <\/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\/2023\/06\/How-to-use-Auslogics-Defrag-Pro.webp\" alt=\"How to use Auslogics Defrag Ultimate\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Additional Tips to Prevent Error Code 0xc0000005<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Keep your system and drivers updated<\/h3>\n<p>To avoid  Windows error codes  like  0xc0000005 , you need to regularly update your OS and its components. Having the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/993868\/worldwide-windows-operating-system-market-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">largest desktop OS market share<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> Windows 10 owes some of its recognition to Microsoft regularly providing timely updates.  Although  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/antonyleather\/2023\/04\/29\/microsoft-suddenly-kills-off-windows-10-feature-updates-bad-news-for-windows-11-haters\/?sh=450d2b3766c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">this will end soon<\/a>, as of this writing, you can easily get your system updated and make it more stable: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the Start button and select the Settings option from the Power User menu. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the <em>Update &amp; Security<\/em><strong>&#8220;<\/strong> tile and make sure you are on the Windows Update screen. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If it offers updates, agree to install them. Otherwise, click <em>Check for updates<\/em><strong>.<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the tool finds updates for your system, install them. <\/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\/2023\/06\/Update-your-drivers-with-Windows-update.webp\" alt=\"Update your drivers with Windows update\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Another way to keep the  exception code: 0xc0000005  issue at bay is by running the latest driver versions.  <\/p>\n<p>We have a dedicated guide on  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to update drivers<\/a> in Windows, so make sure to check it if you want your OS to operate error-free.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\" data-keyword=\"fixerror0000005\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-use-windows-10-media-creation-tool\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Get And Use Windows 10 Media Creation Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>2. Use reliable antivirus software<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/873097\/malware-attacks-per-year-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">malware attacks<\/a> across the world is frustratingly high, and they are often behind issues like the  error 0xc0000005 .  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybertalk.org\/2022\/03\/15\/the-evolution-of-malware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Malware constantly evolves<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> and while your OS is protected by  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/stay-protected-with-windows-security-2ae0363d-0ada-c064-8b56-6a39afb6a963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Windows Security<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> you need to be vigilant. You should know  how to eliminate common malware entry points and  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-remove-virus-and-other-malware-from-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to remove viruses and other malware from Windows<\/a>.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<h3>3. Regularly clean your computer<\/h3>\n<p>Windows error codes , including  exception code: 0xc0000005,  tend to appear on cluttered computers, so you need to perform regular clean-ups.  From  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/delete-temporary-internet-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">removing junk files <\/a>to  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/make-system-lighter-by-removing-unneeded-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">deleting unwanted apps <\/a>to using  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-cleanup-a-comprehensive-guide-to-free-up-disk-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Update Cleanup<\/a>, there are  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/proven-ways-to-clean-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proven ways to clean Windows 10<\/a>.  And the good news is, you can automate all the cleanup procedures with a dedicated PC optimizer such as  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a>: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Download and install the Auslogics BoostSpeed tool. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <em>File -&gt; Settings -&gt; Scheduler<\/em>.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <em>My Scanner<\/em> and check the <em>Enable automatic maintenance<\/em> option. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Configure your automatic maintenance settings under the What and When sections. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>OK<\/em> to confirm your selections. <\/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\/2023\/06\/Maintain-your-computer-with-Auslogics-BoostSpeed-13.webp\" alt=\"Maintain your computer with Auslogics BoostSpeed 13\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/clean-my-pc\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Get More Storage on PC &ndash; Clean Up Your PC to Run Faster<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The  error code 0xc0000005  is one of those  Windows error codes  that seem to appear out of the blue and cause panic among users.  That said, in most cases, it is easily fixable, and you can prevent it by keeping your system clean, updated and protected.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span>What is the error code 0xc0000005 on Windows 10?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> The error code 0xc0000005 appears when you fail to install Windows, launch an app, or access a file or location. This issue can be fixed by checking your RAM, Repairing your Registry or Running CHKDSK Utility.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-2\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-2\"><span> How do I fix the error 0xc0000005?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>When troubleshooting the exception code: 0xc0000005 issue, you need to narrow down the list of possible culprits. If you suspect an app, update, or extension, try disabling or removing it. If a certain software or hardware component is acting up, perform a repair.<\/p>\n<p>Our guide covers the most common scenarios where the error code 0xc0000005 manifests itself and is likely to help you.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-3\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-3\"><span> How to fix the application error 0xc0000005 in Windows 10?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>The error 0xc0000005 often appears in Windows 10, preventing the OS from working as it should. Proven fixes to the problem include replacing the RAM, repairing the registry, and running the CHKDSK utility, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Check the tips above and apply them one by one until the error code 0xc0000005 disappears.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-4\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-4\"><span> What causes the Error 0xc0000005?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>From bad RAM to corrupted system files to nasty malware, there are various reasons you can encounter the error code 0xc0000005 on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, the culprit can be easily identified, yet sometimes, troubleshooting the error 0xc0000005 requires time and patience. Following our guide will ease up the process for you<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing the error code 0xc0000005, it could be that your RAM is damaged, corrupted registry files, or incorrect hardware configuration. This guide will help you resolve the problem. 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