Windows 8 Error 1000

This error appears with different applications. Follow the instructions provided in this article. You can also try downloading a reputed registry optimizer and see if putting it to good use might help.

Disable the Antivirus and Windows Defender

Check whether your Antivirus and Windows Defender programs are turned on. Disable both the programs as follows:

1. Press the Windows Key + X simultaneously.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click “Review your computer’s status” link under the System and Security category.
4. The Action Center page will open. Check whether your Antivirus program is installed; and if installed, then whether enabled or not.
5. If you find an active Antivirus program and it is enabled, please disable it. The steps may vary. Usually, you find an icon in the system tray area of the Taskbar. Right-click that icon and disable it.
6. Check whether the Windows Defender program is turned on or off. If it is turned on, please disable it. Continue following the below steps.
7. Press Windows Key + X.
8. Select Search option.
9. Type “Windows Defender” in the Search Box.
10. Click the Apps icon.
11. Open that from the Search Results.
12. Windows Defender will open.
13. Click the Tools icon.
14. Uncheck the box named “Use real-time protection (recommended)” checkbox.
15. Click the Save button, and then exit the program.

 

Configure the Computer Management

Open the Computer Management tool. Make sure that the Administrator account is not disabled. If it is disabled, please enable it again.

1. Right-click the Computer desktop icon.
2. Select Manage from the context menu.
3. Computer Management program will open.
4. Expand the following:
   Computer Management (Local) -> System Tools -> Local Users and Groups -> Users
5. On the right panel, you’ll find Administrator account, Guest account and one or more standard user accounts.
6. Right-click the Administrator account; select Properties from the context menu.
7. Administrator Properties dialog will open.
8. Uncheck the checkbox named “Account is disabled”.
9. Click Apply, and then OK.
10. Exit the Computer Management program and then restart your machine for the changes to take effects.

 

Check for the Valid DNS Address

Windows 8 error 1000 appears when the DNS Address is not properly configured. Enter the correct DNS Address as follows:

1. Press Windows Key + X.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Network and Internet | Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click the connection name under “View your active networks” category at right. For example, Local Area Connection 1.
5. Click the Properties button.
6. Select the Internet Protocol Version <ID> that you use.
7. Click the Properties button.
8. Check all the values under Use the following IP Address and Use the following DNS server addresses categories respectively. Correct the values, if required to do so.
9. Click OK | OK | Close.

 

Download the Updates

Download and install the new updates and patches with Windows Update utility. This may take an hour or two depending on the number and size (MB/ GB) of available updates. You may or may not install the optional updates.

1. Press the Windows Key to fire up the Start Screen.
2. Type “Windows Update” in the Search box.
3. Click the Settings icon.
4. Open that from the Search Results page.
5. The Control Panel will open in Metro App screen.
6. Click “Check for Updates” button and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

Change Guild Wars 2 Target Properties

If you’re encountering Windows 8 error 1000 while playing Guild Wars 2 create a new shortcut on your desktop. Add the client port-related arguments next to the existing destination directory. Do not replace the existing destination directory.

1. Double-click the Computer icon on your Desktop.
2. Press F3 key on your keyboard.
3. Type “GW2.exe” in the Search Box.
4. If the Search feature finds that file, right-click that and select Open containing folder.
5. The target location will open. Right-click the GW2.exe file, select Send to | Desktop (create shortcut).
6. Now exit the window and go to your Desktop. Right-click the newly created shortcut; select Properties from the context menu.
7. Click the Shortcut tab.
8. In the Target textbox add the following arguments at the end”
   “ /clientport80”(without quotes)Example: The new path will look like:

   “C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 2\GW2.exe  /clientport80”

   (without quotes)

9. Click Apply, and then OK.

 

Make Registry Changes

Set up the Registry in the following manner. You won’t get Windows 8 error 1000 again.

1. Press Windows Key + C.
2. The Charms Bar will appear on right-corner of the screen.
3. Click the first icon, i.e. Search.
4. Type “RegEdit” in the Search Box.
5. Click the Apps icon.
6. Open that from the Search Results.
7. Registry Editor will open.
8. Locate the following Registry subkey:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SPP
9. Right-click the “SPP” subkey, select New | String value.
10. Specify the string name as “CreateTimeOut”
11. Double click the same, and specify “12000000” (20 minutes) as its value. Click OK to save.
12. Exit the Registry Editor.
13. Restart the machine.

 

Enable the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Feature

Make sure that the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 feature is enabled. In order to install this feature, you’ll need Microsoft Windows operating system installation disc.

1. Insert the Windows installation disc.
2. Press Windows Key + X.
3. Click “Command Prompt (Admin)”
4. Type the following command:
   dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFX3 /All /Source:X:\Sources\SxS /LimitAccessNote: Replace X:\ with the actual drive name containing Windows installation disc. If you do not replace it, the command will not work.
5. Press the ENTER key.
6. When you’re done, restart the machine.