System errors are messages that tell you that something is not right with the computer’s hardware or software. Most of the time the error codes come with an explanation that can help you resolve the issue. Not all error codes are alike. Some error codes are hard to comprehend and aren’t very useful. If you encounter an error message stating «filename too long», it means your file name or extension may be too big for the system to handle. In this case, reducing the filename length or opening up space on your hard disk could solve the issue.
Other error codes could indicate that the system was unable to access a hard disk device or use a file that did not exist. These types of errors can result in your system stopping, and you will see an eerie blue screen and a system error message if this happens.
Some older systems require that information conform to strict formats and will display an error if there’s even the slightest deviation. Newer systems, on the contrary, are more flexible and accommodating of data that doesn’t conform to the required format.
