Your Windows 10 computer may occasionally stop working.
This problem can manifest in a variety of ways.
For example, the system may suddenly lock up, your setup becomes completely unresponsive, andeventually crashes.
You may even get variousBlue Screen of Death errors.
Oftentimes, youll see a mysteriousEvent ID 1001 errornext to the hardware or software problem that bricked your box.
Lets explore what causes this error and how you might fix it.
What Causes Event ID 1001 Errors?
Malware infections or corrupted Windows system files may also cause error 1001.
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How Do I Fix and Prevent Event ID 1000 Errors?
Close all the unnecessary apps when running resource-hogging processes to free up more system resources for your main programs.
Go toTask Manager, press theProcessestab, right-press the apps you want to close and select theEnd Taskoption.
When launching your apps, right-choose your app icon and selectRun as administrator.
To permanently enable this option, right-press your app and selectProperties.
Then select theCompatibilitytab and tick theRun this program in compatibility mode foroption and theRun this program as an administratorsetting.
The OS automatically disables Windows Security when it detects you installed a second antivirus solution.
Then, Windows telemetry generates the Event ID 1001 error.
Then reset your gear and download a fresh copy of the problematic app.
If the respective app or program got corrupted, reinstall it should fix the problem.
Run an in-depth antivirus scan to remove any malware traces.
Do that regularly to prevent hackers from turning your machine into azombie computer.
For example, if you use Windows 10s built-in antivirus tool, launchWindows Securityand click onScan options.
Select theFull scanoption and let your antivirus scan your hard disk.
The troubleshooting solutions youll use depend on the error details available in the Windows Error Reporting tool.
To fix the Event ID 1001 error, run your apps in Compatibility Mode with admin privileges.
If the error persists, reinstall the problematic programs and repair your system files.
