Find a failed operation in Console

Find a message or diagnostic code in the Windows Console and keep the details of a failed operation.

Use Console to find the details of a failed operation in a local project in the Windows app.

Open Console

  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+U to open Console. If its tab is not in the bottom panel, choose Add tool, then Console.

  2. Read the time, source and message for the operation. Check the diagnostic code when one is shown.

Find the record

  1. In Search messages, codes and tags, enter part of the message or the diagnostic code shown in the record.

  2. Choose Error or Warning in All levels to narrow the list. Info and Success are also available.

  3. If “No matching records.” appears, clear the search and choose All levels to see the full list again.

Keep the details

  1. Write down the time, source and message, any diagnostic code shown, and the action that failed.

  2. Read the message before retrying. Keep these details with your notes when you compare the next attempt.