Event Viewer Knowing Errors

Are you experiencing problems with your PC and looking for a way to diagnose the issue? Windows Event Viewer is a powerful tool that can help you identify and troubleshoot errors on your system. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access Windows Event Viewer and use error codes to pinpoint the cause of your PC problems.

### What is Windows Event Viewer?

Windows Event Viewer is a built-in utility that logs various events and system messages on your computer. These events include information, warnings, and errors that can provide insights into system performance and potential issues. By analyzing these logs, you can identify the root cause of many PC problems.

Follow these steps to open Windows Event Viewer:

1. **Open the Start Menu**: Click on the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. **Search for Event Viewer**: Type “Event Viewer” in the search bar and select the application from the results.
3. **Navigate to Event Logs**: In the Event Viewer window, you’ll see a navigation pane on the left. Expand the sections under “Windows Logs” to view different types of logs:

– **Application**: Logs related to application events.

– **Security**: Logs related to security events.

– **Setup**: Logs related to setup events.

– **System**: Logs related to system events.

– **Forwarded Events**: Logs forwarded from other computers.

### Identifying Error Codes in Event Viewer

Once you’ve accessed Event Viewer, you can start looking for error codes to diagnose issues:

1. **Select a Log Type**: Click on “System” or “Application” under “Windows Logs” to view relevant events.
2. **Filter the Logs**: To narrow down your search, you can filter the logs to show only error events:

– Right-click on the log type (e.g., System).

– Select “Filter Current Log…”

– In the Filter window, check the “Error” checkbox and click “OK”.

3. **Review Error Events**: Browse through the filtered events to find errors. Each error event will have details, including an error code and description.

### Using Error Codes to Identify Issues

Error codes are essential for diagnosing specific issues. Here’s how to interpret them:

1. **Double-click an Error Event**: This opens a new window with detailed information about the error.
2. **Review Event Details**: Look for key information such as the event ID, source, and error description. The event ID and error code are particularly important.
3. **Search for Error Codes Online**: Use the event ID and error code to search online for more information. Websites like Microsoft’s official support site and forums can provide detailed explanations and solutions for specific error codes.

### Common Error Codes and Their Meanings

Here are a few common Windows error codes and what they typically indicate:

– **Event ID 41 (Kernel-Power)**: This error occurs when the system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. It can indicate power supply issues or overheating.

– **Event ID 10016 (DistributedCOM)**: This error is related to DCOM permissions. It can usually be resolved by adjusting the permissions in the Component Services tool.

– **Event ID 7000 (Service Control Manager)**: This error occurs when a service fails to start. It could be due to missing files, incorrect configurations, or dependencies not being met.

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