How to fix
Starfield error 0xc00000096
on Windows

Hello. When I try to launch Starfield I receive the 0xc00000096 error code. What is causing this? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

For gamers who eagerly anticipated the action role-playing game from Bethesda Studio, the Starfield error 0xc00000096 in Windows can be a painful setback. By resulting in crashes and preventing users from relaunching the game, this error has the ability to ruin the gaming experience. Although the causes of this error code can change from time to time, a number of possible reasons have been found.

A frequent cause of the Starfield error 0xc00000096 is a problem with the necessary components. This can involve files required for the game's correct operation being missing or corrupted. The game may not launch properly or may crash often if certain components are affected.

This error may also be caused by out-of-date or defective graphics drivers, problems with associated devices, or a combination of these. The images of the game are largely rendered by the graphics drivers, and any inconsistencies or faults with these drivers might cause compatibility problems and crashes.

Problematic cache and game files are another potential source of the error. The 0xc00000096 error can appear as a result of faults or corruption that have built up over time in game files and cache, which can affect how well the game runs. Software conflicts may potentially cause issues. Conflicting applications or background processes on your computer can prevent the game from functioning properly and produce an error code.

In this guide, you will find 6 steps that should help you fix Starfield error 0xc00000096. You can also run a maintenance tool like [d1] that can fix most system errors, BSODs,[ref en-1] corrupted files, and registry[ref en-2] issues. Otherwise, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Solution 1. Check System Requirements

Solution 2. Update Drivers

Outdated drivers could be the cause of this issue. In this case, you can fix it automatically by using [rev id="DriverFix"], which will scan your PC for missing and out-of-date device drivers. Or you can update them manually:

• Open Settings.
• Click on Update & Security.
• Click on Windows Update.
• Click the Check for updates button.
• Click the View optional updates option.
• Click the Driver updates tab.
• Select the driver you want to update.
• Click the Download and install button.

If the View optional updates link is not available after checking for updates, then Windows Update does not have any new drivers or any updates for other products at that particular time.

Solution 3. Clear Cache Files

• Open Run and copy and paste cleanmgr, then press Enter.
• Choose your C: drive and click OK. Next, tick the DirectX Shader Cache checkbox and click OK.
• Click Delete files in the pop-up window. After that, restart your computer to try Starfield again.

Solution 4. Install Windows Updates

• Click Start on the taskbar.
• Select the Setting app pinned to the Start menu.
• Click Windows Update on the left side of Settings.
• Press the Check for updates button to download and install new patch updates.

Solution 5. Try Clean Boot

• Open the Search menu, type in system configuration, and press Enter.
• Under the Services tab, tick the Hide all Microsoft services box.
• Click on Disable all button.

• Head over to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.
• Select a third-party program and click on Disable at the top.
• Repeat this step to disable all third-party apps and programs.
• Restart your PC to enter the clean boot state and see if the issue persists.
• If the issue disappeared in the clean boot state, then you can be certain that a third-party app is causing it.
• Go through all recently installed apps or programs and remove them one by one.

Solution 6. Reset Windows

• Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Windows settings.
• Click on Recovery located on the right-hand side.
• Next, click on Reset PC.
• Choose the option Keep my files.

• Click on Local reinstall and then select Next.
• In the subsequent window, click on Reset and confirm your decision.
• Allow the process to complete.
• Once the process finishes, check to see if the issue on your PC has been resolved.