Exit Codes from NMAKE
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NMAKE returns the following exit codes:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | No error (possibly a warning) |
| 1 | Incomplete build (issued only when /K is used) |
| 2 | Program error, possibly due to one of the following: |
| - A syntax error in the makefile | |
| - An error or exit code from a command | |
| - An interruption by the user | |
| 4 | System error — out of memory |
| 255 | Target is not up-to-date (issued only when /Q is used) |