Windows Errors

0X000021B2

Fix Active Directory error 0x000021B2 invalid search flag subtree

This error pops up when an Active Directory attribute's searchFlags has an invalid subtree flag. Fix...

Intermediate 👁 8 May 26, 2026

0X00002147

Fixing ERROR_DS_GLOBAL_CANT_HAVE_CROSSDOMAIN_MEMBER (0x2147)

Active Directory blocks adding a cross-domain user to a universal group. The fix: verify group scope...

Intermediate 👁 11 May 26, 2026

0X000002CD

Fix ERROR_WAS_LOCKED (0X000002CD) on Windows 10/11

This error means a memory page was double-locked. Kill the conflicting driver or process, then fix r...

Intermediate 👁 9 May 26, 2026

0X80320003

FWP_E_FILTER_NOT_FOUND (0X80320003) Fix: Filter Exists? Not According to Windows

Windows throws this error when it can't find a firewall filter that something's asking for. The fix ...

Intermediate 👁 10 May 26, 2026

0XC00002D9

Fix 0XC00002D9: Universal Group Can't Have Local Member

This error pops up when you try to add a local group to a universal group in Active Directory. The f...

Intermediate 👁 9 May 26, 2026

0XC0000428

STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_HASH (0XC0000428) Fix: Hash Not Found in System Catalogs

This Windows error pops up when a driver or system file fails digital signature validation. It's usu...

Intermediate 👁 23 May 26, 2026

0X000019F4

ERROR_LOG_PINNED (0X000019F4) Fix: Log Space Can't Be Reclaimed

This error means a log file is pinned—usually by an active backup or a stuck transaction. Here's the...

Intermediate 👁 11 May 26, 2026

0XC0220031

STATUS_FWP_INCOMPATIBLE_DH_GROUP: The Diffie-Hellman group mismatch fix

This Windows error means the IPsec policy expects a different DH group than what's available. Usuall...

Intermediate 👁 16 May 26, 2026

0XC00D102B

Fix PNG filter error 0XC00D102B in Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player can't display PNG files with unsupported PNG filters (typically Sub, Up, Averag...

Intermediate 👁 8 May 26, 2026

0XC00D1178

Fix Windows Media Player error 0XC00D1178: unsupported format sync

This error hits when you try to sync a video or audio file to a portable device. The file format or ...

Intermediate 👁 9 May 26, 2026

0XC00D1393

NS_E_NAMESPACE_DUPLICATE_NAME (0XC00D1393) Fix for Windows Media Center & Network Shares

This error hits when Windows Media Center or a DLNA server finds a duplicate namespace entry in your...

Intermediate 👁 16 May 26, 2026

0X00002132

Fix ERROR_DS_CANT_MOVE_ACCOUNT_GROUP (0X00002132) – Cross-domain moves of nonempty account groups is not allowed

You can't move a group with members across domains. The real fix is removing members first, then mov...

Intermediate 👁 10 May 26, 2026

0X000009CF

Fix 0X000009CF: Remote Boot Restarted NERR_RplBootRestart

This error means your remote boot service restarted mid-operation. Quick fix: adjust the DHCP lease ...

Intermediate 👁 7 May 26, 2026

0XC0262517

Fix 0XC0262517: OPM Resolution Too High Error

Your monitor or display setup is asking for a resolution the graphics card can't handle with HDCP/OP...

Intermediate 👁 8 May 26, 2026

0X000010EC

Cleaner Slot Not Set (0x000010EC) on Tape Drives

This Windows error means a tape drive cleaner cartridge isn't reserved. Fix it by reserving a slot i...

Intermediate 👁 9 May 26, 2026

0X800288C5

Fix TYPE_E_SIZETOOBIG (0X800288C5) – 64 KB Limit Hit

This error means a single object in your type library or VBA project is over 64 KB. We'll trim it do...

Intermediate 👁 11 May 26, 2026

0X00000487

0X00000487: The Message Sync Only Error Fix

This Windows error means a program tried async operation on a sync-only queue. Fix it by checking ap...

Intermediate 👁 10 May 26, 2026

0XC00D1326

Fix NS_E_CURL_INVALIDHOSTNAME (0XC00D1326)

This error means Windows can't resolve the hostname in a URL — usually a typo, DNS problem, or proxy...

Intermediate 👁 6 May 26, 2026

0X00000246

0x00000246 Illegal Character: What Triggers & Fixes

Windows ERROR_ILLEGAL_CHARACTER (0x00000246) pops up when a program tries to process a filename or p...

Beginner 👁 7 May 26, 2026

0X800F0236

SPAPI_E_SET_SYSTEM_RESTORE_POINT (0X800F0236) — driver install fails on system restore

Driver install fails because Windows can't create a restore point. The fix is to disable system rest...

Intermediate 👁 9 May 26, 2026

0X000020CD

Fix ERROR_DS_TREE_DELETE_NOT_FINISHED (0X000020CD) in Active Directory

This error means a domain controller is stuck mid-delete of an entire NTDS tree. Usually happens dur...

Intermediate 👁 10 May 26, 2026

0X4000002F

Fix STATUS_SYSTEM_POWERSTATE_TRANSITION (0X4000002F)

This error pops up when Windows struggles to switch power states, often during sleep or hibernate. H...

Beginner 👁 7 May 26, 2026

0X000010E3

ERROR_MEDIUM_NOT_ACCESSIBLE (0x10E3): Real Fixes for Transport Medium Access Failure

Windows can't access the transport medium. Usually a bad USB drive, missing driver, or corrupted sys...

Intermediate 👁 9 May 26, 2026

0X8028001E

TPM_E_BADTAG (0X8028001E) — tag value in TPM command is invalid

This error usually hits during BitLocker setup or TPM firmware update on Windows 10/11, when the TPM...

Intermediate 👁 11 May 26, 2026