Error 0xc000041d is a STATUS_FATAL_USER_CALLBACK_EXCEPTION, which generally means that an unhandled exception occurred in a callback routine in a Windows application.
How to Fix 0xc000041d Error in KiCad
Here are steps you can try:
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Update Graphics Drivers:
KiCad relies heavily on graphics. Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can cause crashes. Go to your GPU manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, etc.) and download the latest drivers. -
Check for Windows Updates:
Install all pending Windows updates to ensure compatibility. -
Update KiCad:
Make sure you have the latest stable version of KiCad installed. Sometimes, bugs are fixed in newer versions.
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Report an Issue
The easiest way to report an issue with the KiCad application is to select Help → Report Bug. This will open your web browser to the KiCad issue tracker and begin creating a new report.
- In this case, it would be a good idea to also attach the footprint file you are trying to open.
Windows crash dumps
Also, attaching the results of Windows crash dump analysis may reduce the developer’s workload.
If you can reproduce the issue with the latest stable version, please submit the report using the latest version of KiCAD. This may reduce the developer’s analysis workload, as they will not need to provide a set of outdated source code.