The application failed to initialise properly (Oxc000142). Click OK to terminate the application.

kcshekar

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I am getting a Calculator icon continuosly. Not able to close the application. Above message coming on screen. Not able to close the application & also not able to open the other preogrammes in my home computer. [ I am not connected with Internet at home.
 
I remember one of the "application failed to initialize properly" was due to not having .net framework installed.
The trouble is I don't recall which error number it was. It was a low number, but I don't recall if it was 142.
Well do a quick antivirus/antimalware scan just in case. If everything checks out ok, try installing .net framework 3.5 sp1 (if you have the bandwidth). If you're short on time and/or bandwidth, go for .net framework 2.0 sp2.
.net framework 3.5 sp1 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en (the standalone installer is about halfway down the page)
.net framework 2.0 sp2 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en