Is Error 5 always a hardware failure, or can it be software-related?

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Is Error 5 always a hardware failure, or can it be software-related?
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Error 5 is often a hardware failure, but it can sometimes be related to software glitches. While a software issue *can* trigger the error, it's less common. A thorough diagnostic process is essential to determine the root cause.