Jul 02

While developing software, you may encounter errors that are recorded in the application event log:

Event Log Error

To view the application event log:

  • Click the Windows Start button.

  • In Windows Vista, type Event Viewer in the Start Search field.  In Windows XP, click All Programs, click Administrative Tools, and then click Event Viewer.

  • The Event Viewer window appears.  In the tree pane on the left, double-click Windows Logs, then click Application to see the list of application events.

Event Viewer

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Article published on July 2, 2008




14 Responses to “How to Check the Application Event Log for Errors”

  1. afsha Says:

    I am trying to open the windows vista event viewer, in order to open my avast antivirus registration form. However, the virus on my laptop is not even letting me open the application log to fix the file that avast is located in. What steps should i follow to fix this problem?

  2. dyuffguyds Says:

    I want to play a game that I downloaded but it keeps saying the application has failed to start because the side-by-side configuration is incorrect

  3. Kimber Says:

    I am trying to play videos that I just uploaded from my new Kodak EasyShare Z981 camera. The response I get is ……”the application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuation is incorrect. Please see the application event log for more details.” I do not know where to find the “application event log.” If you can help, please advise. I have Windows Vista.

  4. Nic Says:

    Every time I try to open Outlook 2010 I get this error.
    Please help!!!!

    The application has failed to start because its side-to-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log for more detail.

  5. tron Says:

    hihi i tried opening windows live messenger but it stated that the side by side configuration is incorrect.Please see the application event log for more detail.

  6. tron Says:

    hihi i tried opening windows live messenger but it stated that the side by side configuration is incorrect.Please see the application event log for more detail..

  7. alv Says:

    hi i tried opening windows live messenger but said the side by side configuration is incorrect see application event log for more detail
    i have done that but still dont know wat to do i have uninstalled windows live essentials reinstalled it but still get the same error how do i fix this

  8. Gordon Says:

    Everytime I open any Microsoft Office 2010 Professional program I get the following message: The application has failed to start because its side-to-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log for more detail. I have been told to uninstall Office 2010 and reinstall but I do not want to lose my calendar and contacts in Outlook. Is there any way to fix this without a reinstall?

  9. Andrew Says:

    I try and open up my Windows Live Messenger and I continue to receive the message:

    The application has failed to start because its side-to-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log for more detail.

  10. john richards Says:

    when i try to open nsngr it tells me the side by side configuration is incorrect and to open events log but it wont open

  11. Frank Says:

    Nic Says:
    February 14th, 2011 at 12:37 am

    Every time I try to open Outlook 2010 I get this error.
    Please help!!!!

    The application has failed to start because its side-to-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log for more detail.

  12. andy longpre Says:

    i was trying to print woderword puzzle, the following message cme on: the application to start because its side by side configuration is incorrect please see the application log for more details. this happens when i click on the pdf for printing the puzzle. thanks

  13. MoonbakingGurl Says:

    this message is driving me insane. event log, side by side. all i wanna do is use messenger. raaa…somebody must be able to help :'(

  14. Sandy Miner Says:

    I need help! Can’t use my window live messenger…..no matter what I do

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