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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

576

ERROR_PAGEFILE_CREATE_FAILED

Alternative forms: 0x00000240 · 0x240 · ERROR_PAGEFILE_CREATE_FAILED · 0x80070240

What does this code mean?

Code 576 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

{Unable to Create Paging File} The creation of the paging file %hs failed (%lx). The requested size was %ld.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

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

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

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