How to Fix the CAD Application Startup Error 0000000142

How to Fix the CAD Application Startup Error (Error: 0000000142)

If you encounter the error message “The application cannot start correctly (error: 0000000142)” when launching AutoCAD, it could be due to several underlying issues.

Common Causes:

• Improperly registered or incompatible DLL files
• Conflicting software interfering with AutoCAD startup
• Incorrect registry key settings
• Damaged C++ runtime installations
• Antivirus or security software restrictions

Potential Conflicting Software Includes:

• Search Protection
• Southwest – Voltage Regulator
• NVIDIA drivers
• BeyondTrust (btpload64.dll)
• Smartbar malware
• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (acapture64.dll and acapture32.dll)

Solutions:

1. Uninstall Conflicting Programs

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Navigate to the list of installed programs.
3. Select and uninstall programs such as Search Protection, SW Enhancer, or Performance Optimizer.
4. Restart AutoCAD to check if the issue persists.

2. Correct Incorrect Registry Keys

Some programs may alter registry entries improperly. To fix this, change the following registry key value to 0:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWindowsLoadAppInit_DLLs

3. Update NVIDIA Drivers

Visit www.nvidia.com to download and install the latest driver for your graphics card.

4. Address BeyondTrust Software Conflicts

The BeyondTrust software can interfere with AutoCAD by locking certain processes. To resolve this:

• Uninstall BeyondTrust or rename btpload.dll to disable it temporarily.
• Adjust the registry key mentioned above if necessary.

5. Remove Smartbar Malware

Smartbar malware can cause conflicts. Locate and disable the following DLL file:

%appdata%localsmartbarapplicationresourcescrdlil64.dll

6. Rename or Remove Adobe Acrobat 9 DLLs

If you have Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro installed, rename or remove these files:

• C:WindowsSystem32acapture64.dll
• C:WindowsSysWOW64acapture32.dll

Alternatively, uninstall the Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro 64-bit add-ons. Note that on 32-bit systems, modifying Adobe Acrobat 9 may not affect CAD capture modules.

7. Remove Windows iLivid Toolbar

The iLivid toolbar can be uninstalled or disabled by renaming the following files:

• C:Program Files (x86)Windows iLivid ToolbarDatamngr.dll
• C:Program Files (x86)Windows iLivid ToolbarDatamngrx64.dll

8. Repair Damaged C++ Runtime Installation

If the issue is caused by a corrupted C++ installation, uninstall and reinstall the Visual C++ Redistributable packages. These are usually located in:

• C:AutodeskPROGRAM_FOLDER_NAME3rdPartyx64VCRedist
• C:AutodeskPROGRAM_FOLDER_NAME3rdPartyx86VCRedist

Uninstall and then reinstall the redistributables from these folders.

9. Review Antivirus or Security Software Settings

Antivirus or protection software may restrict program access or block certain operations. If other solutions fail, check your security software for any rules or exceptions that might affect AutoCAD’s startup.

Additional Troubleshooting: Using Microsoft Autoruns Utility

1. Download and install the Autoruns utility from Microsoft.
2. Launch Autoruns and start AutoCAD.
3. Check the AppInit tab to view loaded DLL files and their paths.
4. Identify suspicious DLLs, then uninstall the associated programs or rename the files one by one.
5. After each change, test AutoCAD to see if the issue is resolved.

If these methods seem complicated or ineffective, consider reinstalling AutoCAD or, as a last resort, performing a clean system reinstall.

Related Topics:

• How to Fix AutoCAD Freezing During Loading
• Error Messages When Starting AutoCAD

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