How to Fix Dwwin.exe Errors

Dwwin.exe is a system process that runs in the background and is associated with the Dr. Watson error reporting tool that comes bundled with many Microsoft products.

Dwwin.exe Errors

Although Dr. Watson is an important Windows application, it is known to generate frequent errors. Most of the errors related to dwwin.exe appear either during system startup or shutdown. You may also encounter a dwwin.exe error while running an application, such as Internet Explorer.

The following are common dwwin.exe errors and their solutions:

Error 1

The following error occurs at system startup on a PC loaded with Kaspersky antivirus software:

dwwin.exe – application error
The instruction at “0x7c883f9c” referenced memory at “0x7c883f9c”. The memory could not be “written”
Click on OK to terminate the program
Click on Cancel to debug the program

Solution:

If you are using Kasperky version 7, perform the following steps to repair the error:

  1. Double-click on the Kasperky icon in your system try to open its corresponding window.
  2. Next, go to Settings and click Protection.
  3. Here, select the Compatibility mode for programs using self-protection methods option.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.
  5. Restart your system.

Error 2

The following error appears at system or shutdown:

dwwin.exe – DLL Initialization Failed : The application
failed to initialize because the window station is shutting down

Solution:

Typically, the above error occurs due to a corrupt or damaged application. We recommend you run the system file checker (Sfc /scannow) to repair the damaged files. Perform the following steps to run this tool:

  1. Log on to your system as Administrator.
  2. Click on the Start menu and select Run.
  3. In the Open box, type Sfc /scannow and click OK.

Error 3

The following error occurs on PCs that have Acrobat version 7 installed at system shutdown:

dwwin.exe – DLL initialization failed

This error is followed by another error:

sw: AcroRd32.exe – application error

Solution:

You can fix the above error by upgrading your Acrobat to version 8. However, if you wish to keep Acrobat 7 on your PC, perform the following steps to fix the error:

  1. Double-click on Adobe Acrobat icon to open its corresponding window.
  2. Next, in the Edit menu, click Preferences.
  3. Here, select Internet and clear the box before Display PDF in browser option.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.

Many dwwin.exe errors may occur due to registry issues. Keep your registry clean and free from unwanted information. To maintain a healthy and compact registry, schedule regular registry scans using a reliable registry cleaning software, such as RegServe. Additionally, also keep your system protected from malware. Infected system or application files can cause issues with the Dr. Watson reporting tool and generate dwwin.exe errors. Ensure your system’s safety by installing advanced antimalware tools, such as STOPzilla Antivirus and Spyware Cease.