Windows XP Events and Errors Database

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Published: January 10, 2003 | Updated: July 07, 2003

Learn how to use the Windows XP Events and Errors online reference search page and the Event Viewer to get more information about the error and event messages generated by Windows XP Professional.

The Windows XP Events and Errors search page provides an easy-to-search, online reference for the error and event messages generated by Windows XP Professional. Find detailed explanations, recommended user actions, and links to additional support and resources.

For information about a specific event or error, enter the source and ID number on the Windows XP Events and Errors search page and click Go.

You can find the following information on error or event messages on this site:

  • The text of the message as it appears in the application.

  • The name of the component that the message is related to (for example, Message Transfer Agent or Information Store).

  • The symbolic name that identifies each message in the programming source code (for example, IDS_FILE_WRITE_ERROR).

  • An explanation of the circumstances that might generate the message and, if appropriate, a recommended user action.

Event Viewer

Event Viewer maintains logs about program, security, and system events on your computer. You can use Event Viewer to view and manage the event logs, gather information about hardware and software problems, and monitor Windows security events.

To open Event Viewer

  • Click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Event Viewer.