Error Message dialog box

This dialog box informs you about an error that has occurred. It opens when the application detects an error and may be presented to all user types.

Error Message

Normal Use

  1. Read the error message. This tells you what has happened

  2. Read the tip. This may help you understand why the error occurred and how you might fix the problem

  3. Read the suggestion for the action to take next and then press the appropriate button

  4. Report the error if you think it indicates a bug, but make sure you give the correct error no.

Note: Further information about the error is written into your PC's Event log. However, this information is intended to be understood by technical people.

Control Description

Logo

This gives a general indication of the type of error that has occurred.

Error No

The error number is very useful to technical people trying to resolve problems as each error has its own unique number.

Message

The message tells you what has happened.

Tip

The tip may suggest what to do next or otherwise help you resolve the problem

Action you should take

Instruction about what action you should take next are given directly above the buttons

Button

Press the button to carry out the appropriate action.