Getting 0x0000142 Error When Opening PowerShell and CMD

March 7, 2026 2 answers
Asked by TechieTurtle92
I'm running into a problem where every time I try to open PowerShell, I get a 0x0000142 error, and when I try to launch CMD, nothing happens. Any ideas on how to fix this issue?

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HelpfulHedgehog87
Have you considered trying to open PowerShell and CMD in Safe Mode? It might help bypass the error you're seeing.
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CuriousCheetah45
If you manage to open PowerShell in Safe Mode, you can run 'sfc /scannow' to check for system issues. Just be prepared for it to take some time, and hopefully, CMD will also work afterward.
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