- Try running your Office app as an administrator or using Microsoft’s Office repair tool to fix the error.
- Restarting the “Office Software Protection Platform” and “Click-to-Run” services can also help resolve the issue.
- If nothing else works, you may need to uninstall and reinstall Office completely.
Fix 1: Run the Office App as Administrator
Lack of relevant permissions can prevent Office apps from accessing essential files, triggering the “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)” error on Windows. You can try opening your Office apps with administrative privileges to avoid this.
Right-click on the Office app you want to use, such as Word or Outlook, and select Run as administrator from the resulting menu.
Fix 2: Run the Office Repair Tool
Microsoft provides a dedicated tool for fixing common issues with Office apps on your PC. Several users on a Microsoft Community post reported fixing the 0xc0000142 error for Outlook almost instantly by running this tool. You can also give it a go.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run dialog box. Type appwiz.cpl in the box and press Enter .
Step 2: In the Programs and Features window, select the Microsoft Office product on the list and click the Change button at the top.
Step 3: Select the Online Repair option and click the Repair button to continue.
Fix 3: Start or Restart the Office Software Protection Platform and Click-to-Run Service
The “Office Software Protection Platform” service on Windows ensures that you’re using a genuine Office product. Another background service, “Microsoft Office Click-to-Run,” helps manage the installation and provides relevant updates to Microsoft’s Office suite of apps.
If either of these services is not running on your PC, Office apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook may not open and display errors. Here’s how to fix that.
Step 1: Click the search icon on the taskbar, type Services and press Enter .
Step 2: Locate the Microsoft Office Click-to-Run Service on the list. Right-click on it and select Start . If it is already running, select Restart .
Similarly, start or restart the “Office Software Protection Platform” service as well. Note that this service won’t appear on your PC if you’re on a newer version of Office that doesn’t require this service. In that case, you don’t need to worry about it.
Fix 4: Re-Register the DLL Files
Corrupt or inaccessible DLL files on your PC can also give rise to “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)” error on Windows. To fix this, you can try re-registering all the DLL files using these steps:
Step 1: Right-click on the Start icon and select Terminal (Admin) from the list.
Step 2: Type the following command in the console and press Enter .
for %1 in (*.dll) do regsvr32 /s %1
Wait for the process to complete and then check if the issue is still there.
Fix 5: Reinstall Microsoft Office
Another reason why Office apps may fail to open and display the 0xc0000142 error is if some core files are corrupt or missing. In that case, your best option is to uninstall Microsoft Office from your PC and then reinstall it.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run dialog box. Type appwiz.cpl in the box and press Enter .
Step 2: In the Programs and Features window, select the Microsoft Office product from the list and click the Uninstall button at the top.
Follow the on-screen prompts to finish removing the Office suite from your PC. Then, use the following link to download and install Microsoft Office .
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- Saving your Google Docs document as a PDF can be helpful if the printing issue is isolated to a specific file.
- Disabling extensions and clearing the browser cache is an effective method for resolving printing problems in Google Docs.
- If the printing issue persists across applications and programs, you may need to troubleshoot the connection between your printer and computer.
Fix 1: Check the Printer Connection and Select the Right Printer
You must perform some basic hardware checks to ensure everything is hooked up. Check if the cable connecting your computer to the printer is securely plugged in. While you’re at it, restart your printer to resolve any temporary glitches.
If more than one printer is available, ensure you send print requests to the correct printer. Press Ctrl + P to summon the print dialog. Use the drop-down menu next to Destination to select the correct printer device and click on Print .
Fix 2: Save the Document as a PDF and Print It
If Google Docs’ printing issue is limited to one odd file, save it as a PDF and print it. To do this, click the File menu at the top left corner and select Download > PDF document (.pdf) .
Open the downloaded file in a PDF viewer, and you should be able to print it without any issues.
Fix 3: Disable Browser Extensions
There’s a chance that one of your browser extensions is causing the problem. To verify this possibility, disable all browser extensions and enable them one by one.
In your browser, type chrome://extensions (Chrome) or edge://extensions (Edge) in the address bar and press Enter . Use the toggles to turn off all extensions.
After this, restart your browser and enable all extensions one by one. Print a test page from Google Docs after enabling each extension to identify the one causing the issue.
Fix 4: Clear Browser Cache
Old browser cache can also affect a browser’s performance and prevent it from communicating with your printer. So, if disabling browser extensions does not help, clearing the existing browser cache should be your next step.
To clear browsing data in Chrome or Edge, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete to open the Clear Browsing Data panel. Use the drop-down menu next to Time Range to select All time and mark the box for Cached images and files .
Then, hit the Clear now button.
Restart your browser and print your Google Docs document again.
Note : If the issue persists, there might be a problem with the browser. Try printing your Google Docs document from another browser. If you can print it, consider updating or reinstalling your previous browser to fix its issues.
