People come up on security platform with event 1000 application error windows 10 quite recently. According to them, they receive EVENT ID 1000 error message in their Event Viewer log. This indicates that some specific application got crashed due to some unknown reason. Please receive a file path of the application which got crashed, along with the error code.
Various reasons are possible that could cause this issue. The application might be having issue due to which it crashes immediately when users running it. In other case, the module of the Windows might get corrupted due to corrupted system files or incompatibility issues and etc. In this article we will discuss the possible reasons what could cause the issue and the possible fixes that you should try to get the error fix.
Possible reasons what cause event 1000 application error windows 10
After receiving different reports from different users facing this issue, we come to the conclusion that this error can be a result of any of these reasons:
- Corrupted system files – you might have corrupt system files or some modules are missing due to which your Windows is showing event ID 1000 error message.
- Specific application crashes – Another reason is that there might be some app running on your system is crashing. You can diagnose that app by looking at the file path in the event log or by doing a clean boot,
- Badly Installed .NET framework- Different apps and Windows itself use the .NET Framework for its operation. If it is badly installed or has corrupted, you will receive Event 1D 1000.
- Outdated Windows – A common reason for any issue you encounter is that you are running with an outdated Windows OS version. Install the latest one to fix the issue.
- Malware/virus- there could be virus infection that leads the Event ID get corrupted. Scanning the system with good antivirus software will provide you the solution in this case.
Now, as we understand the nature of the issue and the possible reasons what could cause it, we are now in the position to know the possible fixes. Here these are:
Fixes for event 1000 application error windows 10
Fix 1: Run a SFC scan
SFC or System File Checker is a built in tool in Windows to check for corrupted system files and provide their replacement. Here are the required steps:
- Press Win+ S, type in command prompt, right-click on it and select Run as Administrator,
- On the elevated command, type the below commands and hit Enter upon each time:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Let the scanning process to complete. If finished, close the command prompt window, restart the device and check if the problem is resolved.
Fix 2: Uninstall the specific app
Another method you should try is to uninstall and replace the specific app that is causing the trouble. You can instantly diagnose that app by retracing the file path showing on the event 1000 application error message. When you successfully identify the app, perform the below steps to uninstall it:
- Press Win+ R, type appwiz.cpl and hit Enter,
- In the Application Manager, locate the problematic app, right-click on it and select Uninstall,
- Restart your device and check if the problem persists.
Fix 3: Clean booting your system
If the previous method, if you can’t find the app problematic, you should prefer clean booting your system. On clean booting, your system starts with only necessary drivers and all external apps are disabled by default. Check if you receive the error message in that environment or not. If not, enable each app one by one or by chunk and then check again to identify which program is the problematic.
- Press Win+ R, type in msconfig and hit Enter,
- On the services tab, check Hide all Microsoft services,
- Now, click on the Disable all button to disable all third-party services,
- Click Apply, save the changes and exit,
- Now, navigate to the startup tab and click on Open Task Manager,
- On the listed apps/ services, click one-by-one to each service and then click on Disable button,
- Restart your device if done and check if the problem appears again. If it doesn’t enable a chunk of services and try again. See if the error is resolved.
Fix 4: Update Windows to the latest build
If the above methods do not resolve the problem for you, the last thing you can do is to make sure if you are using the latest version of the Windows OS. There are frequent errors that Windows system show if they are running with outdated version. In this context, you need to go to the Settings and make sure the Windows is updated to the latest build:
- Press Windows+ S, type update and open the app,
- In the setting page, click on Windows Update> Check for Updates,
- If there is update available, click on Download & Install button,
- Let the process to complete. Restart your device the then and check if the problem is gone.
If none of the methods work, we recommend you run a full system scan using PC Repair Tool. This is an automatic tool that can fix any BSODs, EXE and DLL file errors, Windows registry issues, and so on. It is also known for optimizing the system for best performance. Here is its direct download link.
Conclusion
That’s all! We have provided all possible fixes for event 1000 application error windows 10. Hopefully, the above mentioned methods help you in getting the error fix. if there is any doubt in performing the steps of any of the methods mentioned above, contact us from the below comment section.
