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MicrosoftWindows WinHTTPError code

12184

ERROR_WINHTTP_RESPONSE_DRAIN_OVERFLOW

Alternative forms: 0x00002F98 · 0x2F98 · ERROR_WINHTTP_RESPONSE_DRAIN_OVERFLOW

What does this code mean?

Code 12184 · An issue reported by Windows WinHTTP.

Official explanation · Original text

Returned when an incoming response exceeds an internal WinHTTP size limit.

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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Checked on: 2026-11-12

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