Microsoft Error Lookup Tool

How to Use the Microsoft Error Lookup Tool

The Microsoft Error Lookup Tool is a command-line utility that helps decode Microsoft error codes. It’s straightforward to use and doesn’t require administrative privileges. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it:

Step 1: Download and Install the Tool

1. Visit the official Microsoft download page and download the tool.
2. Extract the contents of the downloaded file to a folder of your choice.

Step 2: Open Command Prompt

1. Open the Command Prompt. You can do this by pressing Win + R, typing cmd, and pressing Enter.

Step 3: Run the Tool

1. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the tool using the cd command. For example:

   cd C:\path\to\folder

2. Run the tool with the error code you want to look up The syntax is:

   Err_6.4.5.exe "error code"

Replace "error code" with the actual error code you want to decode.

Example Usage

Here are five examples of how to use the tool with different error codes:

1. Example 1: Decoding Error Code c000021a

   Err_6.4.5.exe c000021a

Explanation: This error code corresponds to a “STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED” error, indicating a fatal system error.

2. Example 2: Decoding Error Code 7b

   Err_6.4.5.exe 7b

Explanation: This error code corresponds to an “INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE” error, indicating that the system cannot access the boot device.

3. Example 3: Decoding Error Code 80070002

   Err_6.4.5.exe 80070002

Explanation: This error code corresponds to an “ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND” error, indicating that a file or directory could not be found.

4. Example 4: Decoding Error Code 80070005

   Err_6.4.5.exe 80070005

Explanation: This error code corresponds to an “ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED” error, indicating that access to a resource was denied.

5. Example 5: Decoding Error Code 80070422

   Err_6.4.5.exe 80070422

Explanation: This error code corresponds to a “WINSVC_STOPPED” error, indicating that a Windows service has stopped.

Conclusion

The Microsoft Error Lookup Tool is a handy utility for diagnosing and understanding error codes on Windows systems. By following the steps above, you can quickly decode error codes and troubleshoot issues more effectively.