Status_Access_Violation Errors: 7 Simple and Best Fixes

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Don’t you hate it when you’re waiting for a website to load and suddenly crash, and even after reloading it several times, there is still no progress? One of the most common errors that lead to website crashes is the Status Access Violation Errors.

If you have been experiencing these errors on your computer and don’t know how to stop them from occurring, you have come to the right article. Here we will guide you on what Status Access Violation Errors are, their causes, and how you can fix them.

Solutions To Fix Status_Access_Violation Error

  1. Install the Latest Browser Updates
  2. Make a New User Profile
  3. Modify the Executable Filename
  4. Disable all Installed Extensions
  5. Use a Stable Version of your Browsers
  6. Reset all Setting to Default
  7. Try a Different Browser

What Does Status_Access_Violation Error Mean? 

Status_Access_Violation Error is common in browsers when unspecified program code registers for memory without proper approval or authority. This error is not harmful and can be easily fixed with straightforward solutions that we will discuss further in this article.

What Causes the Status_Access_Violation Error

Many things can lead to Status_Access_Violation Error. Some of the most prominent causes are:

  • Outdated browser version
  • Too many browser extensions blocking access to websites
  • Slow internet connection
  • Loading a heavy website
  • Loading a website with advertisement 

How To Fix Status_Access_Violation Error

1. Install the Latest Browser Updates

If your browser has bugs or glitches, that can be one of the reasons why you’re experiencing the Status_Access_Violation Error. In such a case, it is necessary to update the browser to avoid this error. Here’s how you can update it:

For Chrome:

  1. Copy/ Paste chrome://settings/help in the address bar and press enter
Chrome Update
  1.  See if Chrome is up to date.
  2. If not, download the latest version.

Another way to do this is by downloading the latest version of Chrome and installing it.

For Microsoft:

  1. Click on the three dots on the top right corner of the browser.
  2. Now select Help and Feedback and go to About Microsoft Edge. If there is a pending update, it will start downloading automatically.
Microsoft Edge Updates
  1. Once the update is complete, restart the browser.

2. Make a New User Profile

Making a new profile also solves the issue sometimes. Therefore you should create one and see if it resolves the issue. Here’s how to do it:

For Chrome:

  1. Create a new google account.
  2. Click on your profile and press on Add.
  3. Log in with your new google account.
New User Profile Login

For Microsoft Edge:

  1. Make a new goggle account.
  2. Click on your profile and select Add.
  3. Log in with the new google account.
New User Profile Log in

3. Modify the Executable Filename

Changing the exe file name may also solve the issue in some cases. So try out this method by following the steps below:

For Chrome:

  1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows Key + E.
  2. In the search bar, paste the following command c:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application or type Chrome.exe.
Rename Chrome.exe
  1. Right-click on Chrome.exe and press on Rename, and change its name to anything you like.
  2. Restart the Chrome browser and see if the issue has been solved.

For Microsoft Edge: 

  1. Press Windows Key + E to access File Explorer.
  2. In the search bar, paste the following command c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application or search msedge.exe.
Rename msedge.exe
  1. Right-click on msedge.exe and choose Rename to change the file name.
  2. Restart to see if the problem has been resolved.

4. Disable all Installed Extensions

Extensions have certain rights and can access the browser’s specific function, sometimes leading to Status_Access_Violation Error. Hence, you can try disabling your extensions once and see if the error is resolved. Here are some steps to disable the extensions:

For Chrome:

  1. Click on the three dots on the top right corner, select More Tools, and press on Extensions.
  2. A page will open, and you will see all the extensions > Now, click and swipe on the button under the enabled extensions to disable them or click on remove to delete them.
Chrome Extensions

For Microsoft Edge:

  1. Click on the three dots on the top right corner of the Microsoft Edge Browser.
  2. Select Extensions, then Manage Extensions.
  3. Please press the button in front of enabled extensions to disable them, or you can press remove to delete them.
Microsoft Edge Extensions

5. Use a Stable Version of your Browsers

If you’re using an unstable version of Chrome or Microsoft edge, it can cause Status_Access_Violation Error. To avoid this, you must first uninstall the Unstable version and download the stable version. Follow the steps below to perform this method.

For Chrome:

  1. Press Windows + R keys to open the Run dialogue box and type in appwiz.cpl And press Enter/OK.
  2. In the Control Panel, right-click on Chrome Canary and press Uninstall.
  3. Now, wait till Chrome is uninstalled.
  4. Install the latest stable version of Chrome and see if the error has been resolved.
Uninstall Browsers

For Microsoft Edge:

The process for this method in Microsoft Edge is the same as in Chrome. You must delete the Microsoft edge unstable version from the control panel and install the latest version.

Disable Renderer Code Integrity

Render code integrity is a feature that was added in Chrome on popular demand and was soon adopted by other browsers, such as Microsoft edge. Turing of this feature in Microsoft Edge can also solve the Status_Access_Violation Error. Try out this method by following the step given below:

  1. Bring your cursor to the Microsoft Edge shortcut on your desktop and right-click.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. On the Properties window, click on the Shortcut tab. Paste the following command in the target field.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe” – disable-features=RendererCodeIntegrity. 

msedge properties
  1. Press Apply, then OK
  2. Launch the browser using the shortcut and see if the problem has been resolved. 

6. Reset all Setting to Default

If you fail to resolve the issue with any of the above-given methods, then the only thing that might resolve this issue is resetting the browser to default settings. Follow the steps below to reset your browser.

For Chrome:

  1. Launch Chrome and type chrome://settings in the address bar, and press  Enter.
  2. Now scroll down to the Advanced settings option and click on it.
  3. On the bottom, you will see the option Restore and Clean up. Click on it.
  4. Now select Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Press the Reset settings button.
Chrome Default reset

For Microsoft:

  1. Clicks on the three dots on the top right corner.
  2. From the menu, select Settings.
  3. Click on the Reset settings option on the left side of the screen
  4. Now press on Restore settings to their default.
  5. Click on the Reset button to restore the browser to default.
Microsoft edge default reset

7. Try a Different Browser

This error might be specific to your browser if none of the above methods solved your issue. In such a case, the only option you have is to switch to another browser. Below are a few browsers you can try:

  • Firefox
  • Opera
  • Brave
  • Chromium 
  • Internet Explorer

Conclusion

This article’s troubleshooting methods are great for fixing the Status_Access_Violation Error. Try out these methods for yourself and see which one worked for you. So the next time this error occurs, you already know what to do.

FAQ

Why Does Chrome Say Out Of Memory?

If you open too many tabs on Chrome, it won’t be left with enough available memory, and you will see a message saying Chrome is out of memory.

Why Do My Chrome Pages Keep Crashing?

If your PC has low RAM and you try to open multiple tabs on Chrome, the pages might crash.

What Is The Error Code Status_breakpoint?

Error code Status_breakpoint is an error that occurs while scrolling through webpages. It occurs when your browser fails to handle the webpage requests properly.

What Causes Status Breakpoint Error?

This error usually occurs on outdated versions of Chrome or overclocked computers that prevent the page from loading.

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