0xc0000906_
STATUS_STACK_OVERFLOW (packaged app)
Windows 10/11 just hit error 0xc0000906, which corresponds to a fault called "STATUS_STACK_OVERFLOW (packaged app)". This is one of the most searched error codes for this OS — you're not alone, and there's a clear fix.
What Actually Happened
App loader error: a modern UWP/packaged application's call stack exceeded its allotted size, usually from runaway recursion.
Symptoms
Program crash with popup referencing 0xc0000906
Common Causes
- Condition: a modern UWP/packaged application's call stack exceeded its allotted size, usually from runaway recursion
How to Fix It
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Install Visual C++ Redistributable (x86 and x64)
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Run as Administrator
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03
Reinstall the crashing application
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Root Cause Breakdown
0xc0000906 (STATUS_STACK_OVERFLOW (packaged app)) raised before executable main loop.
Should You Worry?
Affects single application only.
Power-User Tip
Verify app files via Steam/Epic launcher if applicable.
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