How to Fix Windows AppCrash Error

 

App Crash is a term used to designate application software crashes. If you check the Event Viewer program the error will be reported as APPCRASH. The following troubleshooting instructions are valid for WIndows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista. These also apply for Windows XP, but it is recommended you upgrade your OS version because Microsoft is no more providing official support for XP.

 

Exclude the Application Files from DEP

From the Data Execution Prevention security feature exclude the app that crashes frequently.

 

For Windows 8.1/ 8 and Earlier Versions:

• Right click the Computer desktop icon.
• Select Properties from the context menu.
• Click “Advanced system settings” link.
• Click the Advanced tab.
• Click Settings under Performance.
• Click the Data Execution Prevention tab.
• Choose “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select”.
• Click the Add button.
• Browse the root folder containing the application that crashes. Add each .EXE file to the DEP Excluded Files list.
• Click OK | OK.

Turn Off the User Account Control

Disable the User Account Control to prevent conflicts with running application and UAC feature.

 

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

• Press Windows Key + X simultaneously.
• Select Control Panel.
• Click User Accounts and Family Safety | User Accounts.
• Click “Change User Account Control settings” link.
• The User Account Control Settings dialog will appear. Move the slidebar to the extreme bottom, i.e. Never Notify.
• Click the OK button.

For Earlier Versions of Windows (7/Vista/XP):

• Click the Start button.
• Type “Change user account control settings” in the Search Box.
• Press the ENTER key.
• Refer Steps # 5-6 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s paragraph.

Uninstall Recent Updates

If any new updates are recently installed, do uninstall them. There might be some compatibility issues.

 

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

• Press Windows Key + X simultaneously.
• Select Control Panel.
• Click System and Security | Windows Update.
• On the left side panel you will find “Installed Updates” link. Click that link.
• In the new page list of all installed updates will appear. Click the “Installed on” column to sort the list in date-wise manner.
• Right click a recently installed update, select Uninstall. Follow the same procedure for all recently installed updates, if any.

For Earlier Versions of Windows (7/Vista/XP):

• Click the Start button.
• Type “View installed updates” in the Search Box.
• Press the ENTER key.
• Refer Steps # 5-6 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s paragraph.

Check Disk for Errors

Start checking for problems pertaining with your hard disk. Bad sectoral issues may cause App Crash.

 

For Windows 8.1/ 8 and Earlier Versions:

• Double click the Computer icon.
• Right click your system disk.
• Select Properties.
• Click the Tools tab.
• Click “Check Now” button.

Set the Default Power Plan Settings

One or more installed software may have changed the Power Plan settings. Set the default options that will prevent reoccurrence of App Crash problem.

 

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

• Press the Windows Key.
• Type “Power Options” in the Search Box.
• Click the Settings icon.
• Open that from the Search Results.
• Power Options dialog will open. In front of the default power option, click “Change plan settings” link.
• Click the “Restore default settings for this plan” link.
• Click the “Change advanced power settings” link.
• A new dialog will appear. In the Advanced Settings tab click the Restore Plan Defaults tab.
• Click OK | Close.

For Earlier Versions of Microsoft Windows:

• Click the Start button.
• Select Control Panel.
• Press F3 key.
• Type “Power Options” in the Search Box.
• Open that from the Search Results page.
• Refer Steps # 5-9 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s paragraph.

Clean Boot the Computer

Use the System Configuration to disable all startups and services to diagnose frequent app crashes and errors.

 

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

• Press the Windows Key + C.
• The Charms Bar will appear. Click the Search icon at the top of the Charms Bar.
• Type “MSCONFIG” in the Search Box.
• Click the Apps icon, and then open that from the Search Results page.
• Click the General tab in the System Configuration dialog.
• Select “Diagnostic startup” option.
• Click Apply, and then OK.
• Restart the computer for the changes to take effects.

For Earlier Versions of Windows:

• Click the Start button.
• Point to All Programs | Accessories.
• Select Run.
• Type “MSCONFIG” and then press ENTER.
• Click the Startup tab.
• Uncheck all the checkboxes, click Apply.
• Click the Services tab.
• Check-up the box labelled “Hide all Microsoft services”.
• Disable all services as well.
• Click Apply | OK.
• Reboot the PC.