0x0000142: How to fix Office error

As soon as you see the error code 0x0000142, you are simultaneously told that an application could not start correctly. Often you get the message when you want to work with Office. But the error message can also appear with other AutoCAD-based programs.

This is how you should act when the code 0x0000142 appears

The error of the code is often due to an incorrectly set registry key or incompatible DLL files. However, so that you do not waste a lot of time troubleshooting, you can also let programs work for you.

1. Compared to other error messages, you have the advantage that when error code 0x0000142 other programs can do the work for you.
2. To do this, you must search for the programs DISM and SFC in the search display.
3. Once you have found these programs, double-click on them.
4. Following this, you will be asked whether the programs can work independently.
5. Accept this requirement and wait until the program has found the problem.
6. You will receive a message and can view the source of the error.
7. Followed by this, click on the button "Fix Error" and the program will perform the repair independently.
8. Now restart the application.

The exceptions

There are two sources of errors that you have to fix yourself. These are maleware and a faulty setting of your firewall. First, run a maleware scan and have the files you find removed. If you still have problems, you should temporarily deactivate your firewall. If the program now works, you need to adjust the settings.