Issue:
Navisworks does not launch—when the application is opened, nothing happens.
Causes:
This issue is often caused by mismatched or corrupted .NET Framework components and/or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable files.
Check Windows Event Viewer for an Application Error with code:
0xc0000005
Inspect the installed .NET Framework components—you may find their versions are not aligned:
- ASP .NET Core Runtime
- .NET Desktop Runtime
- .NET Runtime
Solution:
To resolve the issue, ensure that all required .NET Framework components and C++ Redistributables are correctly installed and matched in version.
1. Download .NET 9.0 (Linux, macOS, and Windows) | .NET
Be sure to install all required runtime components:
- ASP .NET Core Runtime
- .NET Desktop Runtime
- .NET Runtime
2. Install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable:
Latest supported Visual C++ Redistributable downloads | Microsoft Learn
3. Reboot the system after installation and try launching Navisworks again.
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