About Error Lookup Tool
The Error Lookup Tool, also known as "ERR", is a command-line tool to decode many Microsoft error codes. It does not require elevation and is very easy to use.
Error Lookup Tool 6.4.5
The Error Lookup Tool, also known as "ERR", is a command-line tool to decode many Microsoft error codes. It does not require elevation and is very easy to use.
- By Microsoft Corporation
- Proprietary
- Portable
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 6.4.5 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.err |
Install Error Lookup Tool from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.err -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.err -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.err -e
Error Lookup Tool adds this command to the command line: err.
Frequently asked questions
Is Error Lookup Tool free?
Error Lookup Tool is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Error Lookup Tool?
The latest version is 6.4.5.
Is it safe to download Error Lookup Tool?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 88739ec82ba16a0b4a3c83c1dd2fca6336ad8e2a1e5f1238c085b1e86ab8834a.
Which Windows versions does Error Lookup Tool support?
Error Lookup Tool runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall Error Lookup Tool?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Error Lookup Tool and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.err -e.
Is there a portable version of Error Lookup Tool?
Yes. Error Lookup Tool is available as a portable program (Err_6.4.5.exe, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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