A method includes determining that an error has occurred. The error includes a hardware error in a computer, a network error in a network connected to the computer and/or a software error for software executing on the computer. The computer determines that the error has occurred. The method includes identifying a type of computer system in which the error has occurred. The computer system type includes a manufacturer and/or a brand for the computer. The method includes identifying, in response to determining that the error has occurred, an advertisement for a product or service relating to resolution of the error and to the type of computer system. The computer identifies the advertisement and generates an error message. The error message includes the advertisement and information regarding the error. The computer displays the error message with the advertisement on an electronic display connected to the computer.