Common Exe Errors

Computer errors such as .exe errors cause a great deal of confusion and angst amongst computer users. To start with, they disrupt operations. One minute everything is running fine, the next, you have an error staring you in the face and your program closes. Sometimes, a prompt allows you to “debug” the error but when doing so, miles of code (that make sense only to computer programmers) is displayed.

Sometimes a simple reboot will bypass the error and allow you to resume your computing. Other times, every time you try to perform a certain operation or run a particular program, you receive the error. Below is a look at common .exe errors.

Spoolsv.exe errors are typical errors that you are likely to encounter during printing operations. These errors occur when printer drivers become corrupt or missing. A typical spoolsv.exe error looks like this:

·    Spoolsv.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows

·    Printer operation cannot continue due to lack of resources

·    Subsystem unavailable

Explorer.exe and iexplore.exe errors are common due in large part to the popularity of Microsoft Internet Explorer. These errors are typical after recent upgrades to your operating system or when incompatible programs are installed including ZoneAlarm and Clean Sweep. A typical Explorer error looks like this:

·    IEXPLORE.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program.

·    Explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. Dr Watson will run and create a log file.

Winlogon.exe errors occur as you are trying to log on to the computer. These errors are troubling because you can’t get past the log on screen in order to do further troubleshooting or research. These errors usually indicate a problem with your Windows installation or problems with a recent update or restoration. A typical winlogon.exe error looks like this:

·    Winlogon.exe has generated errors and will be shut down

·    WinLogon.exe could not locate component. This application has failed to start because comctl32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

·    User Interface Failure. The logon user interface DLL “msgina.dll” failed to load. Contact your system administrator or restore the DLL.

Svchost.exe errors are related to the generic host process for services that access Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). Each time your computer starts up, the svchost.exe file checks the computer’s registry in order to create a list of services that it must load. Numerous errors can occur including access violation errors, memory leaks, slow performance, Windows not responding errors, and interference with automatic updates. A typical svchost.exe error looks like this:

·    SVCHOST.exe Application Error. The instruction at 0x0745F2780 referenced memory at 0x000000000 the memory could not be read.

When is an .exe error not an .exe error? Computer errors are tricky because many can be traced not only to corruption but to spyware and malware. These malicious programs love to sneak in under assumed names so that users will be reluctant to remove them. After all, if a computer virus or worm shares the same name as a common system files such as explore.exe or svchost.exe users will think these are legitimate files.

Thousands of .exe applications and processes exist and each one is prone to damage, corruption, imposters, and errors. In many cases, a quick fix is available in the form of a patch, program update, or hotfix. Always visit Microsoft’s website and search their knowledgebase for help with Windows-related .exe errors.