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How to fix error 0x00000014 in Windows 11
Bug Check 0x00000014: CREATE_DELETE_LOCK_NOT_LOCKED — A create/delete lock was not properly locked.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x00000014 |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Critical |
| Estimated Time | 45 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Windows key + R, type 'cmd', then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open Command Prompt as administrator. Run 'sfc /scannow' to repair corrupted system files.
- 2 Run 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' to repair the system image.
- 3 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark. Right-click and select 'Update driver' or 'Uninstall device' (then reboot).
- 4 Check for third-party antivirus or backup software that might interfere with file operations. Temporarily disable them (or uninstall) to see if the error stops.
- 5 Perform a disk check: Press Windows key + R, type 'cmd', then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter. Type 'chkdsk C: /f' and press Enter. You'll be prompted to schedule it for next reboot. Restart your PC to let it run. This checks for file system errors.
- 6 If the error persists, perform a System Restore: Press Windows key + R, type 'rstrui.exe', and press Enter. Choose a restore point from before the problem started.
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