How to fix error status 0xc000012f
0xc000012f is a system error that most often occurs among Windows 10 users. The causes of the problem may be different: bugs in Windows updates, incorrectly configured system settings, corrupted registry entries, and other similar major issues. The error pops up with the following message:
“C:\Windows\System32\Windows.Storage.ApplicationData.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator of the software vendor for support. Error status 0xc000012f”
You may follow this guide to fix 0xc000012f error code on Windows 10.
Automatic solution
Repairing system errors maybe not an easy task, so we should warn you that performing some of the steps may require above-average skills, so if you don’t feel experienced enough, you may apply to the automatic tool.
The Advanced System Repair is an all-in-one tool for users who want to forget about numerous system issues like error 0xc000012f on Windows 10. All you need to is to launch it, the program itself will find and fix all detected problems automatically.
Or you may use manual methods:
Solution 1
- Press Windows button + R, type cleanmgr and click OK
- In the opened Disc Cleanup, select drive (C:\) and click OK
- In the opened menu, mark the Setup log files, Recycle bin, and Temporary files section, then click Clean up System Files.
- After the process is done, reboot your computer.
Solution 2
- Open the Start Menu, then type: cmd in the search box
- Right-click the result and then click Run as Administrator
- Type: SFC /SCANNOW and hit Enter key.
- After the process is done, reboot your computer.
Solution 3
If nothing works, try using Microsoft support article to fix update issues
As we stated before, you can follow the solutions provided by this guide at your own risk. In case if you don’t feel experienced enough, you may apply to the automatic tool.
