Fix STATUS IN PAGE ERROR with code 0xc0000006 in Windows 10/11

While Windows 10/11 has seen significant upgrades, it also has issues like the STATUS IN PAGE ERROR (code 0xc0000006) that can disrupt activities. However, these problems don’t prevent you from using your PC.

We’ve put up this article to help you understand and fix STATUS IN PAGE ERROR with code 0xc0000006 in Windows 10/11.

What is STATUS IN PAGE ERROR (code 0xc0000006) in Windows 10/11?

The STATUS IN PAGE ERROR with code 0xc0000006 in Windows 10/11 is a Windows system problem. Users encounter the error when they attempt to run Visual Basic Scripts (VBS) or launch specific built-in Visual Studio executables on the PC.

The 0xc0000006 error code with NTSTATUS message means STATUS IN PAGE ERROR. Windows include the error code number to help in tracking the problem and possible solutions.

What Causes STATUS IN PAGE ERROR (code 0xc0000006) in Windows 10/11?

The Windows 10/11 error code 0xc0000006 STATUS IN PAGE ERROR has no apparent cause. However, the possible associated causes can be:

• An intermittent problem facilitated by an overprotective antivirus suite or firewall
• A glitched AppInst_DLLs registry value
• A system corruption
• A pending Windows Update

How to Fix Windows 10/11 Error Code 0xc0000006 STATUS IN PAGE ERROR

Here’s how to fix the STATUS IN PAGE ERROR with code 0xc0000006 in Windows 10/11:

Preliminary Workarounds:

1. Reboot your PC system then try to rerun the script.
2. Disable any third-party antivirus or firewall program on your PC, if there is any, then try to rerun the script.

If these simple solutions do not fix the error in Windows 10/11, proceed to the following methods:

Fix #1: Uninstall Third-Party Antivirus Programs

If disabling the antivirus does not yield any results, there is a chance that uninstalling will give results. Some sensitive antivirus can give false positives that may stop the execution of the program you’re running. You can uninstall it until you’re done with the execution, then install it back.

Alternatively, you can establish a whitelisting rule in your Firewall or antivirus suite that excludes the executable, which they’re flagging as a security threat.

Fix #2: Clean (Modify) the value of AppInit_DLLs Key

AppInit_DLLs is a Windows registry key that keeps track of the number of crashes that affect other software. If corrupted, this key can sometimes corrupt the system causing the STATUS IN PAGE ERROR in Windows 10/11 with error code 0xc0000006.

Note: Because this is a registry operation, we recommend that you create a system restore point or back up the registry as a necessary precautionary measure.

To modify the value of AppInit_DLLs Key:

1. Press Win Key + R to open the Run dialogue box.
2. In the dialogue box, type Regedit and Press ENTER.
3. When prompted to Run as Administrator click Yes.
4. Inside the Registry Editor, see the left-hand section and navigate to the following registry key path:
   Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

Note: You can manually navigate to this location or simply copy-paste the above key onto the navigation bar, and then press Enter.

5. On the right side of the Registry Editor, locate and double-click on the “AppInit_DLLs” registry key.
6. In the Edit String window, ensure that the Value data field is blank then Click OK.

After deleting everything in the value data field, close the Registry Editor window and reboot your system to allow the changes to take effect. Clearing the Applnit_DLLs key values should solve the STATUS IN PAGE ERROR in Windows 10/11, and you can now run the executable successfully.

Fix #3: Run DISM and SFC scans

SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) are Windows built-in utilities that can resolve system file corruption issues.

Important Note:

Using both SFC and DISM together to resolve system registry issues is essential because they’ve different functional approaches concerning fixing system file corruption. Using them together will improve your chances of resolving the issue.

For instance, SFC will help fix logical errors because it relies on the locally stored cache to fix corrupted files. DISM, on the other hand, relies on WU (Windows Update) to fix corrupted files.

To run SFC and DISM scans, you’ll use an elevated Command Prompt:

1. Press Wins Key + S to open the Windows search box.
2. Into the search box, type “cmd.”
3. Right-click the “Command Prompt” then click “Run as Administrator“.
4. Into the Command Prompt line, type (or copy-paste) the following command and press Enter.
   Sfc /scannow
5. Let the Windows system execute the command.

Wait for the operation to complete. Don’t interrupt the operation because it can expose your system to damages. And then, restart your computer. This process should fix the problem on the next system startup.

To run a DISM scan:

Before you start the DISM process, ensure you have a stable internet connection to download fresh copies and replace corrupted data.

1. Press Wins Key + S to open Windows search box
2. Into the search field, type “cmd.”
3. Right-click the “Command Prompt” then click “Run as Administrator“.
4. On the Command Prompt window, type (or copy-paste) the following command and press Enter.
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. Let the Windows system (Update) execute the command

Again, wait for the operation to complete. Don’t interrupt it because it can expose your system to damages. After this, restart your computer.

Fix #4: Perform a Repair Install

You’ll only undertake a repair install if you realize that you cannot resolve the STATUS IN PAGE ERROR with code 0xc0000006 in Windows 10/11 conventionally. To fix the issue, you need to refresh every Windows component by performing a repair installation.

You can conduct repair install in three ways:

• Windows Repair Install Using the ISO file
• Windows Repair using USB Installation Media
• Windows 10/11 repair install using ‘Get Windows 10/11 (GWX)’ app.

Wapping Up

We believe that you can use these methods to effortlessly fix STATUS IN PAGE ERROR with code 0xc0000006 in Windows 10/11. Before you begin using them, ensure you have a system restore point or that your files are backed up with a recovery option. This will ensure that should anything go wrong, then you can still get your files back.