As the Windows operating system has progressed from it's original inception
so have it's error messages. When DOS was released it "only" had
2000 error messages. The latest release of windows has hundreds of thousands
of error messages. Some of these error messages are difficult to understand
and even more difficult to fix.Here Are some common windows error descriptions
put in plain english hopefully :-)
The Program Has Performed an Illegal Operation
This error occurs when a program or application you are running performs
an action that it is not prepared for. This message can occur
at any time in the execution of a program. It is almost impossible
to get the program or application back running. These errors
can occur at any time and the only solution is to reboot your
PC and start again.
Blue Screen Of Death - Stop Errors
This is the mother of all errors. BSOD or bluescreen errors are displayed
when your operating system has encountered a critical system error. The
causes of these errors is limitless but some of the main reasons include
faulty memory, dodgy device drivers a corrupt Registry, or incompatible
DLLs. These errors are either fatal or important enough that they require
immediate action. If the error message says something along the lines of
"Wait for window or press any key (or Ctrl+Alt+Delete) to reboot," then
reboot. You can wait especially if you feel that you can fix the problem
or the problem will fix itself — but it's normally Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Fatal Exception Errors
Fatal exception error means that an error cannot be handled so that a program
or application can continue to run. The two main fatal exception errors
are preceded by 0D and 0E. Fatal Exception 0D occurs when a program does
something unusual or unexpected. In this case, the problem can be local
to the display, to multimedia, or to other device drivers being corrupt.
0E is the more serious of the two FEEs errors can be caused by. Often, the
cause will be a problem with physical RAM; another hardware problem; damaged
or missing files; or a damaged Registry. The individual scenario and specific
error message references should be consulted to help identify the specific
problem.
Windows Protection Error
Windows Protection errors are caused by virtual device driver. To fix this
error you need to boot the PC in Safe Mode and reinstall the virtual device
driver in question. Numerous other problems can also cause a Windows protection
error. The error message text states the specific source, such as memory,
or a specific file or the Registry.
Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow errors are mainly caused by humans. When we mention humans
we mean computer technicians or computer programmers. Stack Overflow occurs
when a program runs low on a specific type of memory. The memory is called
the stack, and it's used to store information for the program. he problem
is that the stack has only so much room and a sloppy or damaged program
can use up that room quickly. When that happens, the microprocessor must
take over and rescue the program, lest it bring down the entire computer
system. The microprocessor steps in by halting the program and issuing a
"stack overflow" error message. The application will stop and either start
the program or get a more up to date version of it that does not cause Stack
Overflow errors.
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