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What is Event ID 1026 & How to Quickly Fix it
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Event ID 1026 prompt occurs when the World Wide Web Publishing Service (WWW Service) encounters an error. LikeEvent ID 5136, this event is not one of the worrisome issues.
Still, if you want to know how to get rid of the event, this guide will take you through the steps to follow.
What is Event ID 1026?
Event ID 1026 denotes that the World Wide Web Publishing Service (WWW Service) faced an error. This happens when it tries to secure the handle of application pool %1 from HTTP.sys.
To know the error number, check the data field. This will give you an insight into what might have caused the error.
How can I fix Event ID 1026?
Below are some preliminary troubleshooting steps to perform before moving to the solutions in this section:
Should this fail to fix this issue, you can now delve into the fixes below:
1. Install the latest version of .Net Framework
Sometimes, the Event ID 1026 prompt can be due to problems with the .Net Framework. Downloading and installing the latest version of the tool fixed this issue for many users, and you should try it too.
2. Perform an in-place upgrade
Another effective method that has worked for many users in eliminating the Event ID 1026 is to perform an in-place upgrade. This will help you install the latest patches on your PC without deleting your files. With this, you can eliminate the potential causes of this prompt.
There you have everything you need to get rid of the Event ID 1026. All you have to do now is to follow the instructions in this guide carefully, and things should be back to normal.
If you are dealing with a similar issue inEvent ID 5145, check our comprehensive guide to fix it.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you solve this problem in the comments below.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
