JAWS - Error on startup diplayed, error code 0xc0000135

JAWS - Error on startup diplayed, error code 0xc0000135

Problem

JAWS does not start properly, no speech is heard and a notice with error code 0xc0000135 is posted on screen.


Applies to

  1. JAWS

Notes
Note
This process can be applied to other applications known to Sight and Sound where they post a similar error and fail to launch.

Resolution

This problem may be caused by the absence of a Windows .NET component. Please use the steps to add it to the Windows system.

  1. Open Control panel > Programs and features.
  1. Then select "Turn Windows feature on or off" link
  2. In the list check the box next to " .NET Framework 3.5" (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0).
  3. Make sure the following items are checked:
    Windows Communication Foundation HTTP Activation
    Windows Communication Foundation non-HTTP Activation
  4. Then click OK button to install these features.

A download of .NET Framework 3.5 is available from the this link:
https://download.microsoft.com/download/2/0/E/20E90413-712F-438C-988E-FDAA79A8AC3D/dotnetfx35.exe