How to fix Wamp Httpd Exe Application Error?

You’ve just installed WAMP and when you clicked to start it doesn’t work, Instead, it shows an error which tells that “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application“. You’ve followed several instructions to solve the error but it came back with the error message.

Wampp Requirements:
You must ensure that your system has “up to date” versions of ALL the following Microsoft redistributable packages (Microsoft C/C++ Runtime Libraries). For 64-bit WAMP server, you need 64-bit version of VC++ and for 32-bit you need the 32-bit version:

Microsoft Visual C/C++ Redistributable Direct links

In order to fix the error, WAMP has released a cumulative update. It is strongly encouraged that you apply this update after you’ve installed WAMP.

Wamp Download Links :
Wampserver 3.0.6 32 bit x86 – Apache 2.4.23 – PHP 5.6.25/7.0.10 – MySQL 5.7.14 – PhpMyAdmin 4.6.4 – Adminer 4.2.5 – PhpSysInfo 3.2.5

Wampserver 3.0.6 64 bit x64 – Apache 2.4.23 – PHP 5.6.25/7.0.10 – MySQL 5.7.14 – PhpMyAdmin 4.6.4 – Adminer 4.2.5 – PhpSysInfo 3.2.5

Download the Fix — ” Wampserver 3.1.1 32/64 bit x86_x64(cumulative update)“

Once you installed Wampp next install the fix in the same directory where the WAMP was installed. After you have applied this fix, you will be able to start (Apache) WAMP normally.