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MicrosoftWindows WinHTTPError code

12169

ERROR_WINHTTP_SECURE_INVALID_CERT

Alternative forms: 0x00002F89 · 0x2F89 · ERROR_WINHTTP_SECURE_INVALID_CERT

What does this code mean?

Code 12169 · An issue reported by Windows WinHTTP.

Official explanation · Original text

Indicates that a certificate is invalid (equivalent to errors such as CERT_E_ROLE, CERT_E_PATHLENCONST, CERT_E_CRITICAL, CERT_E_PURPOSE, CERT_E_ISSUERCHAINING, CERT_E_MALFORMED and CERT_E_CHAINING).

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

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

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Error Messages (Winhttp.h) ↗

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