The "Access Violation" often occurs because the software is outdated and incompatible with a recent Windows update. Go to the Brother Solutions Center . Search for your specific printer model. Download the .
Check and select Windows 7 or Windows 8 . Check "Run this program as an administrator" at the bottom. Click Apply and OK. 4. Check for Windows Update Conflicts
Fixing the "Access Violation at Address 0042FE76 in Module StatusMonitor.exe" Error The "Access Violation" often occurs because the software
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During installation, it will often detect the old version and ask to repair or reinstall. Choose to first, then run the installer again for a clean slate. 3. Run in Compatibility Mode Download the
The address 0042FE76 is a memory location that the Brother software is failing to read. By or reinstalling the driver package , 99% of users can resolve the issue without losing any printer functionality.
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The quickest way to stop the error from appearing is to prevent the monitor from launching when you turn on your computer. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the . Click on the Startup tab. Find Status Monitor Application (or StatusMonitor.exe ). Right-click it and select Disable . Restart your PC.
Note: Your printer will still work; you just won't see automatic popups about ink levels. 2. Update or Reinstall Brother Drivers Click Apply and OK
If the error started immediately after an update, you may need to wait for a patch from Brother or roll back the update via . 5. Prevent "DEP" (Data Execution Prevention) Interference