OK yes the handling of that error message is terrible in that special way that only Microsoft can be terrible at handling error messages. . . But apps crashing

OK yes the handling of that error message is terrible in that special way that only Microsoft can be terrible at handling error messages. . . But apps crashing with NullReferenceExceptions? WTF!? Sounds like Microsoft needs to start a program where each major app developer gets a personal visit from a Microsoft representative armed with a free copy of ReSharper and a long, baleful stare.