Error Codes explained

Question

Hi

I’m trying to understand error codes. What I know is this.

There are 16000 System Error Codes. System Error Codes can be identified by taking the first 4 digit in the hex value. If the value begins with 0x8007, then it is a Win32 Error code. To know the error you then take the four last digits in the hex value. Convert it to decimal and take a look here http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms681381(v=vs.85).aspx. Or I can use net helpmsg #### to get a short description about the error.

My questions are. If an error code begins with 0x8000 I cannot longer use the link above. What should I do then? For example. If I get error code 0x80004005. The source is 0x8000 and error is 0x4005. Convert 0x4005 to decimal and I get 16389.

I don’t know if there are any more error sources like 0x8000 and 0x8007. If there is can I look it up somehow?

Also. Do a 64bit Windows have more error codes than 16000 from the link above?

Answer 1

Hi,

 

Not all codes are available for the public or the public to know. I would suggest that when you get a specific error code you may either do a search for it or post/call support for their issue.

 

How and when to contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295539

 

 

Hope this helps.

Thanks for your reply.

This is for educational purpose only. I don't have any specific error code. I've found a few links that explain it further. A good place to start is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HRESULT. The page itself including reference and external links are good start. I've just started digging deep into error code meaning. And so far I can say. It is a jungle out there.

Answer 2

Hi,

Not all codes are available for the public or the public to know. I would suggest that when you get a specific error code you may either do a search for it or post/call support for their issue.

How and when to contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295539

Hope this helps.