Unable to launch Pro Tools- Access violation, unable to read location 0x000000008

[JaydenLoone]

I have been having a problem launching Pro Tools for about the past week.
When launching Pro Tools it initializes the plugins then stops and shows this;


Reading: Could not complete your request because Access violation occurred, unable to read location: 0x00000008

I am using Pro Tools Express 10.3.4 on a windows 7 64 bit computer with a 3rd gen Mbox Mini.
Note: None of the I/O etc. has changed/modified in the time between Pro Tools working fine and getting this error.

I have been searching the user conference here and google for answers and possible solutions for about a week now, nothing has worked.

Any help would be appreciated!

Extra Note: I just noticed that Sibelius isn't working either

Already Tried: Reinstalling, Repairing Install, Moving iLok to a different port, Changing I/O among others, Deleting preferences, Removing plugins, Moving Hardware, Sync/Repair iLok, Update/Reinstall Drivers

[YYR123]

When starting up and the splash screen is up, hold down the N key and change your playback engine - usually works

Cheers

[JaydenLoone]

Thanks for your reply but Pro Tools doesn't load far enough to be able to change the playback engine. I have also tried launching it without hardware plugged in, it gives the unable to locate hardware dialogue box then after reconnecting gives the same read error.

[YYR123]

And your ilok sync's fine with the ilok manager? You can perform a sync and repair?

What's ur hardware? Your interface?

[Bruce Paine]

Have you tried installing or reinstalling the latest drivers for your mBox Mini 3rd Gen?
www.avid.com/drivers

[JaydenLoone]

Originally Posted by YYR123

And your ilok sync's fine with the ilok manager? You can perform a sync and repair?What's ur hardware? Your interface?

I have looked at iLok manager and performed the sync/repair. Still no luck.
Also updated original post with hardware etc.

Have you tried installing or reinstalling the latest drivers for your mBox Mini 3rd Gen? www.avid.com/drivers

I tried updating all of the drivers I possibly could but still getting the same problem.

Thanks for your suggestions!

[soybalm]

move or rename the folder that the plug ins are in. If it loads right up, it's one of your plug ins.

[jeam25]

Hi jay

Im having the loading PT10 loading error 0x000008 too ..!
How did you resolve it .Its driving me crazy and it started from nothing ... :-/ .. Thanks for any help !

[Jayden.Loone]

Hi jeam

Unfortunately, I have not been able to solve the problem :/ Although, I upgraded to pro tools 11 and it didn't and still doesn't have any problems..

Sorry that I couldn't give you an answer, but good luck :)

Jayden.

[jeam25]

ok thanks