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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

555

ERROR_CANT_TERMINATE_SELF

Alternative forms: 0x0000022B · 0x22B · ERROR_CANT_TERMINATE_SELF · 0x8007022B

What does this code mean?

Code 555 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

Indicates that a thread attempted to terminate itself by default (called NtTerminateThread with NULL) and it was the last thread in the current process.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

First check that the document's product, version, and environment match your situation.

Source and terms of use

System Error Codes (500-999) (WinError.h) ↗

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