the application is unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 after windows update

I did as you said to check where the Windows directory was (I don't know exactly what I'm looking for), and typed D: pressed enter then DIR pressed enter, and it said (in another language) volume in D drive is Data.  (Data is the name I gave my Data partition). 

I then looked at DIR in the C drive, and it said that the volume was reserved for the system.

I then looked at DIR in the X drive, and there came a slew of information.

I believe X: is just a temporary drive that repair makes.

Because you have Data as D: ; Windows may now be E: so try the DIR command for E: 

"C drive, and it said that the volume was reserved for the system" is normal so keep the commands above that say C: as C: but the commands that say D: might be E: for you.

 

One question:  The D Drive on my computer is my DVD drive.  Windows in on my C drive.  Are the above commands nonetheless correct? (I haven't done something like this before, and am a bit nervous).

Also, will I need an installation disk to perform this process?

The drive letters can change when you are in repair command,  so I would think the above letters will be correct for you.  To check, when in repair command just type D: and press enter, then type DIR press enter again , look for the Windows directory

 

I entered the windows Repair command by tapping F8 on start up. (Yes, I made the System Repair CD) I logged in, opened the command prompt and it showed:

X:\windows\system32>

I did as you said to check where the Windows directory was (I don't know exactly what I'm looking for), and typed D: pressed enter then DIR pressed enter, and it said (in another language) volume in D drive is Data.  (Data is the name I gave my Data partition). 

I then looked at DIR in the C drive, and it said that the volume was reserved for the system.

I then looked at DIR in the X drive, and there came a slew of information.

I then tried your fix, first as you typed it: 

Del D:\Windows\System32\xOsload.exe

I got the response that the system could not find the path. (I had previously checked with BCDEdit that the xOsload.exe file was indeed there).

I then tried changing the command to:

Del X:\Windows\System32\xOsload.exe

This elicited the same response, that the system could not find the path.

Typing X: brings up:  X:\windows\system32>

What should I type in order to carry out your solution?

BTW, I am quite keen on this fix , because as you said, the alternative solution of just removing the offending update is just temporary, and the problem reoccurs at the next update - at least that's been my experience.  Every update is a nail-biter.

 

One question:  The D Drive on my computer is my DVD drive.  Windows in on my C drive.  Are the above commands nonetheless correct? (I haven't done something like this before, and am a bit nervous).

Also, will I need an installation disk to perform this process?

The drive letters can change when you are in repair command,  so I would think the above letters will be correct for you.  To check, when in repair command just type D: and press enter, then type DIR press enter again , look for the Windows directory

You might have the repair option by tapping F8 but I'd recommend creating a system repair disc.

To create a system repair disc

1. Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore.
2. In the left pane, click Create a system repair disc, and then follow the steps.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

You have hacked or infected files on your computer.

 

Check your BCD and do the below fix if necessary (at your own risk) 

 

In Windows open CMD as Administrator and type BCDEdit and enter,  if your Windows Boot Loader Path is xOsload.exe then you need to remove some files and repair your BCD.

NOTE:  you will need to re-activate Windows afterwards, so make sure you have your Windows 7 key handy.

Boot to Windows Repair - Command

Del D:\Windows\System32\xOsload.exe

Del D:\Windows\System32\xNtKrnl.exe

Del D:\Windows\System32\Drivers\oem-drv64.sys

attrib c:\boot\bcd -h -r -s

ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old

bootrec /rebuildbcd

One question:  The D Drive on my computer is my DVD drive.  Windows in on my C drive.  Are the above commands nonetheless correct? (I haven't done something like this before, and am a bit nervous).

Also, will I need an installation disk to perform this process?