How to copy the text of an error message into a text editor (889887)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

INTRODUCTION

This article describes how to copy the text of an error message into a text editor, such as Notepad, or into an e-mail message.

Note The contents of an error message may help you troubleshoot or debug programs that are experiencing problems.

MORE INFORMATION

To copy the text of an error message, use the CTRL+INSERT keyboard shortcut to paste the text into Notepad or into an e-mail message.

To copy the text of an error message into Notepad, follow these steps:
  1. When you receive an error message, press and hold down CTRL while you also press INSERT.
  2. Click Start, click Run, type notepad, and then click OK.
  3. On the Notepad Edit menu, click Paste. Or, right-click anywhere in the body of a new, blank Notepad document, and then click Paste.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/11/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbDebug kbhowto KB889887 kbAudEndUser kbAudITPRO
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