Fix STATUS IN PAGE ERROR 0xc0000006 error in Windows 10

While running a script on your Windows 10 computer you may see an error message “STATUS_IN_PAGE_ERROR, Error Code- 0xc0000006“. This problem is more prevalent for the users who run Visual Basic Scripts (VBS) frequently on their system. Follow these easy fixes to solve the issue on your computer.

Initial Workarounds–

1. Reboot your system and try to run the script again on your computer.

2. If you are using any firewall or antivirus, disable or uninstall it. Then, try to run the script again.

 

Fix-1 Modify the value of AppInit_DLLs

AppInit_DLLs is a registry key that notes the number of crashes that affect other softwares. Sometimes, this key can corrupt the system and result in STATUS_IN_PAGE_ERROR.

1. Press the Windows+R key. This shall open up a Run window.

2. In that Run terminal, type “regedit” and then click on “OK“.

 

 

IMPORTANT–

In the Registry Editor window, click on the “File” and then click on “Export“. This will make a backup.

3. Go to this location-

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

 

4. Now, on the right-hand side, double click on the “AppInit_DLLs” registry key.

 

 

5. In the Edit String window, keep the ‘Value data:‘ box blank.

6. Now, click on “OK“.

 

 

Close the Registry Editor window.

Reboot your computer to let the changes take effect.

After rebooting your computer run the script on your computer again.

 

Fix-2 Try a repair Install

Try a repair Install of the program if possible. For example, if you are getting this error for Microsoft Office, then try the following steps given below.

1. Press Windows key + I together from your keyboard to open settings.

2. Click on Apps.

3. Click on Apps and Features on the left menu.

4. Now, search Office in the search box located in the right.

5. Click on Modify.

 

 

6. Now, click on repair