UnityPlayer.dll is a DLL file some games need for their 3D graphics content.

A widely reported UnityPlayer.dll error frequently crashes games for which that DLL file is required.

Some players have said the UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005) error crashes games every 10-15 minutes.

A gaming laptop

Theres a version of Citrix Workspace with a conflicting driver that causes the UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005) issue.

Uninstalling or reinstalling the app with its latest version has fixed this error for many players.

Users have said disabling that driver fixed the UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005) error for them.

The Uninstall app option

you’re free to disable Citrix Virtual Bus Enumerator with gadget Manager as follows:

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To ensure that doesnt happen, disable your antivirus tools shield.

If you havent installed a third-party party antivirus package, try turning off Windows Security.

The Get button for Citrix Workspace

Our guide tells you how todisable Windows 11s Microsoft Defender(Security) app.

Then play the games with the antivirus shield disabled.

If disabling antivirus protection works, dont keep it turned off.

The System devices category

You should be able to set up exceptions for the games within your antivirus softwares options.

Disable Any Firewalls

Firewalls can also cause access violation issues by blocking game files.

So, try playing affected games with the Windows Defender Firewall turned off.

The Disable device option

Go through the firewall softwares controls to find an option for disabling it.

Turn off the firewall software prior to beginning playing games.

So, it might be a good idea to uninstall and then reinstall your GPUs driver.

The Real-time protection option

Our guide aboutreinstalling your GPU drivers on Windows PCsincludes full instructions for reinstalling your graphics drivers.

Clean-booting Windows is a standard troubleshooting method for game crash errors like UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005).

Performing a clean boot might disable a conflicting background app or service causing the UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005) error.

The Windows Defender Firewall applet

To perform a clean boot, youll need to disable all startup items and third-party services.

When youve performed a clean boot, try playing the games that throw the UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005) error.

However, that option is only accessible in the BIOS (Basic Input Output prefs).

The Turn off Windows Defender Firewall option

How exactly you jump into the BIOS varies between different PC models.

Entering the BIOS typically involves pressing a variable hotkey during the system startup.

You might find an XMP setting on the main screen in the BIOS.

The Services tab in MSConfig

Or that option could be included within RAM or overclocking sections.

When you find the XMP option, select to disable it if currently enabled.

Then confirm you select to save the new options before exiting the BIOS.

Hopefully one of them will get the UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005) error sorted on your PC.