Windows Errors

0XC00000BA

STATUS_FILE_IS_A_DIRECTORY (0xC00000BA) – Quick Fix & Causes

This error means a program tried to open a directory as if it were a file. You'll see it in command ...

Intermediate 👁 48 May 27, 2026

0X00002033

ERROR_DS_IS_LEAF (0x00002033): Object is a leaf — why you can't add children

This error pops up when you try to create a child object under an Active Directory object that can't...

Intermediate 👁 24 May 27, 2026

0XC0000065

STATUS_GROUP_EXISTS (0xC0000065) Fix: Group Already Exists

You hit 0xC0000065 when Windows says a group already exists, usually during domain operations or loc...

Intermediate 👁 42 May 27, 2026

0X80280803

Fix TPM_E_DEFEND_LOCK_RUNNING (0x80280803) — No Waiting Required

Your TPM locked itself after too many wrong PIN attempts. You don't have to wait hours — resetting t...

Intermediate 👁 28 May 27, 2026

0X00003B60

Fix 0X00003B60: Monitor DDC/CI capabilities string invalid

This error means your monitor sent a garbled DDC/CI string. The fix is usually a cable swap or drive...

Beginner 👁 36 May 27, 2026

0X0000201D

Fix ERROR_PROMOTION_ACTIVE (0x0000201D) – Domain Controller Promotion Stuck

A domain controller promotion is already running, blocking new attempts. Here's how to clear the loc...

Intermediate 👁 24 May 27, 2026

0X0000084B

Fix NERR_BufTooSmall (0X0000084B) Buffer Error

This error means a buffer in a network API call is too small. The fix is to increase the buffer size...

Intermediate 👁 21 May 27, 2026

0XC00D10A3

NS_E_WMPCORE_PLAYLIST_ITEM_ALTERNATE_INIT_FAILED (0XC00D10A3) Fix

This error pops up in Windows Media Player when a playlist item's alternate file can't load—usually ...

Intermediate 👁 24 May 27, 2026

0XC00D10B1

NS_E_WMPCORE_PLAYLIST_IMPORT_FAILED_NO_ITEMS Fix

This error means Windows Media Player can't import a playlist because it finds no playable items. Us...

Beginner 👁 24 May 27, 2026

0XC0000382

Smart Card PIN Not Presented Error 0xC0000382 Fix

Your smart card didn't get a PIN before Windows tried to use it. This usually means the PIN prompt f...

Intermediate 👁 24 May 27, 2026

0XC000004D

STATUS_INCOMPATIBLE_FILE_MAP (0XC000004D) Fix for Windows

This error shows up when a program tries to map a file in a way Windows doesn't allow. The fix is us...

Beginner 👁 34 May 27, 2026

0XC000002D

STATUS_NOT_COMMITTED (0xC000002D) — Memory Not Committed

This error means a program tried to change memory attributes on pages that haven't been committed ye...

Intermediate 👁 39 May 27, 2026

0XC022002A

STATUS_FWP_DUPLICATE_CONDITION (0XC022002A) fix — duplicate filter condition

Windows firewall rule can't have two conditions on the same field. The fix is to merge or remove the...

Beginner 👁 31 May 27, 2026

0XC0262319

Fixing ERROR_GRAPHICS_INVALID_VIDPN_PRESENT_PATH (0XC0262319)

This error means Windows can't use a display path you're trying to set. Usually a driver issue or ba...

Intermediate 👁 39 May 27, 2026

0X0000217A

Fix ERROR_DS_NOT_SUPPORTED_SORT_ORDER (0x217A) on Windows Server

This error stops Active Directory sorting. The fix is a registry tweak to disable strict search flag...

Intermediate 👁 26 May 27, 2026

0XC00D004B

NS_E_MAX_FILERATE (0XC00D004B) — Fix the file rate cap

You're hitting Windows' internal cap on how fast files can be queued for processing. The fix is to t...

Intermediate 👁 25 May 27, 2026

0X000D1043

NS_S_WMP_LOADED_JPG_IMAGE (0X000D1043) – What It Means

This isn't an error—it's a success code. It shows when Windows Media Player loads a corrupted JPG fi...

Beginner 👁 34 May 27, 2026

0X8001012A

CO_E_ACCESSCHECKFAILED (0x8001012A): COM Access Denied Fix

COM component access denied because the system's AccessCheck function returned false. Usually happen...

Intermediate 👁 26 May 27, 2026

0X80040161

CAT_E_NODESCRIPTION (0X80040161) — Quick Fix That Works

This error shows up when Outlook or a COM app can't find a description for an error code. The fix is...

Intermediate 👁 29 May 27, 2026

0X0000090A

Fix NERR_FileIdNotFound (0X0000090A) - File ID Missing

You get this when a program references a file ID that's already closed or never existed. Here's the ...

Intermediate 👁 32 May 27, 2026

0X00000102

WAIT_TIMEOUT 0x102 – What It Means & How to Fix It

The WAIT_TIMEOUT error means a thread waited too long for a resource. Usually a driver issue, bad ha...

Intermediate 👁 63 May 27, 2026

0X00000922

0X00000922 NERR_QueueNotFound – Print queue missing fix

This error means Windows can't find the print queue you're trying to use. Usually shows up when you’...

Intermediate 👁 24 May 27, 2026

0X8011040D

Fixing COMADMIN_E_CANTCOPYFILE (0X8011040D)

COM+ can't copy a DLL or EXE during app installation. Usually a permissions or file lock issue on th...

Intermediate 👁 23 May 27, 2026

0X00000774

0x00000774: Domain Controller Not Found Fix Guide

This error means Windows can't find a domain controller. Usually it's a DNS issue, a cached bad pass...

Intermediate 👁 41 May 27, 2026