0xc0000005 Error when Loading Blizzard App or Game

Updated: 2 months ago
Article ID: 14153

Common Problems

  • Game closes with a 0xc0000005 error when launched
  • Blizzard App returns an error when loading
  • "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005). Click OK to close the application."

To stop this error, add your selected games and the Battle.net App to your security programs exceptions list. This will allow the game to launch normally. Please check the program's website for details on how to add exceptions.