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The error code 0xc0000142 is a Windows application error that appears when a program fails to start correctly, often triggered after a Windows update. On Windows 10 systems, users may encounter a dialogue box stating "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)" for specific executables, such as ToolkitCo.exe on Dell desktop PCs. This error typically occurs during system startup and can be dismissed by clicking OK, but it may recur. Troubleshooting focuses on identifying the affected application, checking for compatibility issues, and addressing recent updates that may have caused the problem. The error code 0xc0000142 indicates a general startup failure rather than a specific system-wide issue.
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    Windows 10 Toolkitco.exe Application Error message - what is this?

    Windows 10, latest update. In the last few days when I start my Dell desktop PC a dialogue box appears as in the attached screenshot: ToolkitCo.exe - Application Error: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application. I click OK and it disappears...