How Do I Correct Event Viewer Errors?

Opening the Event Viewer
Click on the Start button and choose Control Panel from the list of options. When Control Panel opens look for an icon entitled Administrative Tools. If you do not see Administrative Tools listed, click on Switch to Classic Mode on the left-hand side of the screen. Once the Administrative Tools option is open, double-click Event Viewer.
Understanding the Event Viewer
You will see four options: Application, Security, System and Internet Explorer. Simply highlight each of those options to see the Event Viewer events that have been generated. By default, events are listed in chronological order, starting with the most recent.
Researching Event Viewer Errors
Application logs are generated by your various software programs, and they are used to record problems like application crashes and unexpected shutdowns. Clicking on an event will highlight it and give you more information, such as an error code. From there you can do a search at Microsoft.com for the error code to gain additional insight into the source of and solution to the problem. If one application is generating a great many errors, it may be a good idea to remove and reinstall that program.The Security feature of the Event Viewer provides information on system access, and it can also provide evidence that unauthorized users have been logging onto your computer. If you suspect that someone else has been using your PC without your permission, it is a good idea to take a look at the events listed here. You will be able to view the events to find user names and other pertinent information.The System portion of the Event Viewer is used to provide information relevant to the performance of your computer. You will find information related to system crashes and unexpected reboots. Clicking on each event will give you additional information as well as a code that you can then search for at Microsoft.com for clarification on the issue.If you use Internet Explorer as your web browser, you will also want to check out the Internet Explorer portion of Event Viewer. This section details information specific to the web browser, so if you have been having problems with Internet Explorer crashing or behaving erratically, you can look here to fix any problems.