Is there any way to fix the 0xc0000221 error in Windows 10? The above screen appears frequently when I start my PC. Sometimes I can get into the PC, and sometimes I cannot.
Let us check a few quick fixes for the 0xc0000221 error –
1. If the error came up after you started using a new application, you should uninstall it and check.
2. If you are working with external devices, such as HDD, GPUs, USBs, Drives, etc., remove those, and check.
3. Perform a full antivirus scan, using Windows Defender, or any antivirus software that you use.
If the above fixes did not work, try these methods –
Method 1
a. Search Windows Memory Diagnostic in the Windows search box, and open it.
b. Click on the option shown above.
c. Wait until the process completes.
d. The device will restart automatically.
e. Test results will appear on the screen.
f. If your RAM is corrupted, you will have to fix it by a repair shop.
The last fix will be to reinstall Windows. Take a backup of your data, and reinstall windows.
a. Search Reset this PC in the Windows search box.
b. Click on Get started under Reset this PC.
c. Click on Remove all the files on the next screen.
d. Complete the process.
