How to Fix Starfield Error Code 0xc000001d on Windows?

When you launch Starfield, the error code 0xc000001d may occur. In most cases, this happens when the AVX instructions set is not enabled on your CPU, due to your BIOS configuration. The following part introduces how to fix the Starfield error code 0xc000001d.

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Before you start the methods, there are some basic troubleshooting for you:

1. Restart your PC.
2. Close any programs that you’re not using.
3. Turn off the antivirus temporarily.
4. Run Starfield as administrator.

Solution 1: Restore Starfield Saves Files

Starfield error code 0xc000001d could caused by the game’s saved files on your computer. This is usually caused by file corruption and you need to restore the file to fix the issue.

1. Open the Run dialogue box by pressing the Windows + R keys together.

2. Copy and paste the following path and press Enter:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\BethesdaSoftworks.ProjectGold_3275kfvn8vcwc\SystemAppData\wgs

3. Copy all of the saved files to another location. Then, delete the files from the folder.

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4. Go to the Starfield installation file on your PC and delete all of the files and folders except data.

5. Open the Steam client and go to Library. Then, right-click Starfield to select Properties

6. Go to the Installed Files tab in the Properties window and click the Verify integrity of game files option

7. Restore the saved files by copying the backup to the original location.

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Solution 2: Update or Reinstall Starfield

If the Starfield error code 0xc000001d Windows 11 still appear, you had better update or reinstall Starfield.

To update Starfield, open the Steam client > go to LIBRARY > click Starfield. It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, you can click Update.

To reinstall Starfield, you need to go to Control Panel to uninstall it and go to Steam to download it again.

Solution 3: Update Graphics Card

Corrupted or outdated graphics card drivers could also cause the “Starfield error code 0xc000001d black screen issue. Thus, you had better update your graphic card drivers to fix the issue.

1. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.

2. Double-click the Display adapters category to view your device.

3. Right-click your graphics card and choose Update driver.

Solution 4: Enable AVX Extension

If the CPU does not support the AVX extensions (Advanced Vector Extensions) required by Starfield to start, Starfield error code 0xc000001d can also appear. If you’re sure your CPU supports AVX, check your BIOS settings to see if it’s disabled.

1. Run Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

bcdedit /set xsavedisable 0

3. Open your BIOS or UEFI setup menu, and find a section called Overclocking or Advanced Settings.

4. Find AVX extensions and check if it is enabled.

Solution 5: Delete GPU Cache

Deleting the GPU cache files may fix the Starfield error code 0xc000001d. Here is how to do that:

1. Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type or paste: %LOCALAPPDATA%\AMD\DxCache (for AMD GPUs) or %LOCALAPPDATA%\NVIDIA\DxCache (for NVIDIA GPUs) and press Enter.

3. Delete all of the files inside the DxCache folder.

4. After that, open the Run box again, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Starfield\ and press Enter.

5. Delete the pipeline.cache file in the Starfield folder.

Final Words

If you are troubled with the Starfield error code 0xc000001d, then you can refer to the methods mentioned in this post to get rid of it. If you have any questions about the method, leave a comment below and we’ll reply to you as soon.