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Asked: May 10, 20262026-05-10T16:49:33+00:00 2026-05-10T16:49:33+00:00

We are changing some of the text for our old, badly written error messages.

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We are changing some of the text for our old, badly written error messages. What are some resources for best practices on writing good error messages (specifically for Windows XP/Vista).

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  1. 2026-05-10T16:49:33+00:00Added an answer on May 10, 2026 at 4:49 pm

    In terms of wording your error messages, I recommend referring to the following style guides for Windows applications:

    • Windows user experience guidelines, and specifically the section on error messages here.
    • Microsoft Manual of Style
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