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Fix Error Code 0x887a0005 [Video Editor / Photos, MW2, CoD]
Find out all you need to know to fix 0x887a0005 update drivers
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Updated onApril 22, 2024
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Photos is the default image viewer app in Windows 10 that some users create and export videos with. However,Microsoft Photosdisplays an error 0x887A0005 when some users try to export videos with that app.
When some users click theFinish videobutton, Photos displays thiserror message:
Update your drivers to export video… We encountered an issue with your video drivers and are unable to export video… Here’s the error code, in case you need it: 0x887A000.
If that’s your issue as well, take a closer look at the tips and tricks described below. One of them will probably help you get things back to normal.
This guide focuses on photos/video editor error 0x887A0005 , but some of the solutions below will also help if you’re experiencing thisissue while gaming(CoD, MW2).
What is error code 0x887a0005?
According to the notification that appears when you click on the error, the application has suddenly ceased working. Error Code: 0x887a0005 is typically caused bydamaged game filesor problems with the graphics driver.
Drivers are essentially software programs that assist your system in properly communicating with its hardware. As a result, if your system’s drivers areout of dateor if any critical drivers are missing, it will not function as you want it to.
This is exactly why you got the error code 887a0001 on your computer. Drivers are critical components of your system.Moreover, here are some error variations that you may encounter, but nonetheless, fix with the solutions below:
Without further ado, let’s jump right in!
How do I fix error code 0x887a0005?
1. Update your PC’s graphics card drivers
The 0x887A0005error messagesays the app encountered an issue with video drivers. Thus, updating your PC’s drivers to export video is a likely remedy.
Scanning the computer withprofessional driver updater softwarewill tell you if its GPU drivers are outdated (or faulty) and enable you to quickly update them.
2. Run the troubleshooter
3. Reset Photos
4. Reinstall Photos
5. Update Windows 10
6. Turn off hardware-accelerated video encoding in Photos
7. Clear the MS Store cache
Those are the most probable resolutions for fixing the error code 0x887A0005 Photos issue. As users have confirmed some of these tricks, they’re certainly worth a try.
Moreover, if theMicrosoft Photos app has disappeared, we’ve got a few quick fixes for that as well. After all, no issue is there to remain unsolved.For further information on Microsoft Photos,take a look at how to fix Microsoft.Photos.exe high memory usageand optimize your computer.
Let us know in the comments section if you found our solutions helpful. We’d love to hear your opinion.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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