Event ID 1000 Application Error | Top Fixes

The “Event ID 1000” error is a generic Windows log that simply means an application has crashed. It doesn’t tell you why it crashed on its own, only that it stopped working unexpectedly.

Because this error is a catch-all for many different problems (corrupt files, bad drivers, or software conflicts), you need to try a few standard repairs first.

1. The Top Fix: Repair System Files

The most common cause is a corrupted Windows system file. You can fix this automatically using the Command Prompt.

1. Press the Windows Key, type cmd.

2. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

3. Type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow

4. Wait for the scan to finish. If it says it “found corrupt files and successfully repaired them,” restart your computer and test the application again.

If that doesn’t work: In the same administrator Command Prompt window, run this command (this repairs the Windows image itself): DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

2. Identify the Real Culprit (The Faulting Module)

Since “Event ID 1000” is generic, you need to find the Faulting Module Name to know what actually broke.

1. Press Windows Key + X and select Event Viewer.

2. Go to Windows Logs > Application.

3. Find the Error with Event ID 1000 in the list and click it.

4. Look at the “General” tab below. You will see two key lines:

   • Faulting application name: (e.g., chrome.exe, discord.exe)

   • Faulting module name: (e.g., ntdll.dll, ucrtbase.dll, or a specific graphics driver like nvwgf2umx.dll).

Note: If the faulting module is ntdll.dll, it is often a system-level conflict. If it is a specific .dll related to the app, reinstalling that app usually fixes it.

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3. Reinstall Microsoft .NET Framework

Many applications rely on the .NET Framework. If it is corrupted, apps will crash immediately upon opening.

1. Press Windows Key + R, type appwiz.cpl, and press Enter.

2. Click Turn Windows features on or off on the left side.

3. Uncheck .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 4.8 (or similar). Click OK and restart your computer.

4. Repeat the steps, but this time check the boxes to reinstall them. Windows will download clean files.

4. Perform a Clean Boot

If an application works in “Safe Mode” or a Clean Boot but not normally, another background program is crashing it (often antivirus or overlay software like Discord/GeForce Experience).

1. Press Windows Key + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.

2. Go to the Services tab.

3. Check the box Hide all Microsoft services (Critical step!).

4. Click Disable all.

5. Go to the Startup tab and open Task Manager to disable startup apps.

6. Restart and see if the crash stops.