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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

680

ERROR_GUID_SUBSTITUTION_MADE

Alternative forms: 0x000002A8 · 0x2A8 · ERROR_GUID_SUBSTITUTION_MADE · 0x800702A8

What does this code mean?

Code 680 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

{GUID Substitution} During the translation of a global identifier (GUID) to a Windows security ID (SID), no administratively-defined GUID prefix was found. A substitute prefix was used, which will not compromise system security. However, this may provide a more restrictive access than intended.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

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Source and terms of use

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

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