On sometimes, the Explorer.exe process may suddenly crash on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, particularly while using Edge. Whenever this problem happens, the error code 0xc0000409 often appears on the screen. Restarting your computer might solve the issue temporarily.
How Do I Resolve Error 0xc0000409 in File Explorer?
Clear File Explorer’s Recent History and Exit Dropbox
If you are using Dropbox, ensure that the application is entirely closed. Then, erase your File Explorer history and determine if this temporary fix is permanent.
To remove File Explorer’s history, launch File Explorer and select More (the three dots). Select Options, then navigate to the General menu and find the Privacy option. To press the Clear button.
Run Microsoft Windows Memory Diagnostic
Simply click the Windows Search button and enter “memory diagnostic” Double-click the Windows Memory Diagnostic application icon.
Select Restart immediately and check for issues.
Before restarting your computer, make sure to save your data and close all background applications.
Repair Corrupted System File
If system files get damaged or are destroyed inadvertently, certain functionality and features may become inoperable. You can execute DISM and SFC to repair corrupt system files and resolve problem number 0xc0000409.
- Launch Command Prompt as an administrator
- Then, execute the subsequent instructions sequentially:
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /Health Assessment
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /Health Check
- sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Restart your computer and see whether the issue persists.
Perform System Updates and a Clean Boot
Install the most recent Windows updates on your Click Settings, then Windows Update, followed by Check for updates. Numerous Windows 11 customers attested that installing KB5011563 resolved the issue.
Perform a clean boot to determine whether a specific software is causing this issue. Incompatible settings can also lead to software problems. If the issue 0xc0000409 vanishes after doing a clean boot, try to locate the culprit software and delete it.
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Conclusion
To resolve error code 0xc0000409, remove the history of File Explorer and leave Dropbox. Then, execute the Windows Memory Diagnostic application. In addition, execute DISM and SFC to fix corrupt system files. If the issue continues, you should upgrade your operating system to the most recent version and conduct a Clean Boot.
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