WinErrors

WinErrs is an easy-to-use software application that contains a database with a wide range of definitions for various Windows error codes. It comes in handy for users who are curious enough to find out the exact reasons why their operating system stopped working.

Simple setup and interface

Installing this tool takes minimal time and effort, since there are no special options, mandatory software products, or third-party components involved.
As far as the interface is concerned, WinErrs opts for a normal window with a plain appearance and neatly structured layout, giving you an overview of all settings available. Therefore, you don't have to rely on multiple windows to find the buttons and carry out simple tasks.

View and examine Windows error codes

You can scroll the list with Windows error codes and descriptions until you find out the code you're interested in, as well as change the view to read information about OLE errors.
A basic search function is put at your disposal, enabling you to enter the number of an error code to immediately jump to its description in the list. Results are displayed in real time. On the other hand, there are no options implemented for copying details to the Clipboard, printing or exporting them to file.

Evaluation and conclusion

Although the application hasn't received updates for a long time, it worked smoothly on newer Windows editions in our tests. We haven't experienced compatibility issues, as it didn't hang or crash. System resources usage was minimal, as it needed a low amount of CPU and RAM to function normally.
To wrap it up, WinErrs delivers a simple and straightforward solution for inspecting various error codes. On the other hand, because it's so old, the utility doesn't have the latest error codes its database. Nevertheless, you can test it for yourself.