random access issues occur during each match (Usually STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION)
random access issues occur during each match (Usually STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION)
Hey everyone, I'm writing this under pressure. Over the past three months, many of my games have been crashing with the same "STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION" error (code 0xc0000005). It usually happens within the first hour or two of playing, though sometimes earlier. Most times I get back to the desktop without any issues. Here’s what I’ve tried:
I’m experiencing the same problems again. I’ve run tests and concluded it could be a Windows update issue, an optimizer software problem, a hardware fault (like the motherboard), or even deep-rooted malware. Someone else shared similar issues and resolved them by reinstalling Windows and changing the RAM. I also replaced my power supply and graphics card, but nothing helped. Do you have any ideas on how to fix this?
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Begin by restoring the BIOS to factory defaults, undoing any custom settings like XMP. Reattempt all operations to see if the issue resolves. If it works, some components may not perform well with overclocking. Based on the system specifications, RAM is a common culprit—it involves more than just speed, affecting voltage and timing. Check for updated BIOS versions for your motherboard, as older ones might cause problems when using XMP, even if the memory itself supports it.
Details: Intel Core i7-10700F CPU running at 2.90GHz with 64-bit OS, x64 architecture, 1x DDR4 16GB RAM, HyperX GeForce RTX 2060 (previously RTX 3060 Ti), Cool Master 500W cooling unit, and a single 512GB SSD connected via straight connection. Performance issues include digital artifacts in YouTube videos only on Chrome, tab crashes with access violations, GPU throttling during app launches or YouTube thumbnail loading, Steam game crashes, and Firefox freezing. Diagnostics suggest no RAM problems, but CPU and GPU spikes were observed. No signs of malware, viruses, or unusual driver conflicts. Possible causes range from background processes to hardware quirks.
Oh, it’s chrome... several fixes exist here, maybe not hardware after all. This is okay... keep it this way until the problem gets resolved. Avoid ominous cues or “optimizers” you can use afterburner to track things, but you can reset BIOS if needed. And/or update BIOS—definitely worth trying (probably). Usually you’d use DDU then reinstall the driver, which isn’t mandatory but makes sense given the issues. TBH, I’d tackle everything first. If it still doesn’t work, there are guides online that walk through similar steps. https://windowsreport.com/edge-error-cod...violation/ It’s often linked to browser problems, so changing or updating might help.
Close Chrome completely. You should find a shortcut on your desktop. 2nd click it and you’ll go to "properties > open file location." By default, it’s located at C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application. Once you open it, look for the app named chrome and rename it by pressing F2, adding .exe to the end. It’s strange, it seems odd, but sometimes it functions and I have no clear explanation. Regarding the Steam games crashing, it could be due to insufficient RAM—maybe a single stick is causing the problem. What is the motherboard model? You might want to check the compatibility table for your memory. HyperX isn’t really my top choice for memory performance.
I own an HP OMEN 25L motherboard Dorado 4L (10th Gen). The issue isn’t related to chrome; I also use it for control software and GPU-Z to track the problem. I performed a factory reset on my SSD and completely removed extra hard drives, but after trying twice the second attempt failed because there was nothing left to reset. Is there a distinction between a factory reset and a BIOS reset? I’ll investigate further and try the latter if needed. The situation remains consistent with the GPU memory clock shifting from 210 to 1695 (and back immediately), which also affects power usage. This occurs randomly, especially when programs run, leading to access violation errors in my browser. This behavior likely contributes to game crashes, possibly due to the memory issue. My PC has displayed blue screens twice—first for memory problems, probably from a game crashing and affecting RAM, not the hard drive—and second for overheating. I’ve cleaned dust from it, but it’s about time it gets a thermal paste replacement. This has been ongoing for about a month, and despite some fixes like replacing RAM, the motherboard, or even trying a BIOS reset, nothing has resolved the core problems. My games frequently crash, Discord and Chrome are unstable, and my system freezes when I try to restart. The only solution I’ve considered is a complete hardware replacement since all data has been wiped and it might be a deep-seated virus.
Swapped in fresh 2x 16GB RAM modules, but the problem remains unresolved.