BO6 Error Code 0xc0000005: How to Fix Black Ops 6 Crashes (November 2026)

Last updated: November 3, 2026. Steps checked against the current app and official help pages.

Error 0xc0000005 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a Windows access violation. The game tried to use memory it was not allowed to use and crashed. It is almost always a PC side issue such as drivers, damaged files, overlays or unstable overclocks.

What Does BO6 Error 0xc0000005 Mean?

0xc0000005 (STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION) is a Windows crash code. In BO6 it usually comes from a GPU driver problem, corrupted game files, conflicting overlays or unstable hardware settings.

Quick Fix for BO6 Error 0xc0000005

Update your GPU driver (clean install).
Scan and repair the game in Battle.net or Steam.
Turn off overlays (Discord, GeForce Experience, Steam, MSI Afterburner).
Remove any CPU or GPU overclock.

Common Causes

Outdated or broken GPU driver
Corrupted game files or shader cache
Overlays and recording tools
Unstable overclock or XMP memory profile
Antivirus blocking game files
Low virtual memory (page file)

How to Fix BO6 Error 0xc0000005 Step by Step

1. Clean install GPU drivers

Download the latest NVIDIA or AMD driver and choose clean install.

2. Repair game files

Battle.net: Options, Scan and Repair. Steam: Verify integrity of game files.

3. Delete the shader cache

Let the game rebuild shaders on next launch (you can also use the in-game Restart Shaders Pre-Loading option).

4. Turn off overlays

5. Remove overclocks

Reset GPU clocks and try with XMP or EXPO off to test stability.

6. Add game folder to antivirus exceptions

7. Increase the page file

Let Windows manage the page file size on your system drive.

8. Run as administrator

FAQ

Is 0xc0000005 a ban?

No. It is a crash code.

Does it mean my RAM is broken?

Not usually. Test without overclocks first.

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