Extended Error Code Information (74463)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.1
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q74463
SUMMARY
The following MS-DOS function provides detailed extended error
information concerning a failed Interrupt 21H function call:
Interrupt 21H Function 59H - Get Extended Error Information
This routine returns codes named as the DOS extended error code, error
class, recommended action, and error locus.
• The extended error code identifies exactly what occurred.
• The error class provides more information identifying the error
based on the internal workings of the operating system.
• The recommended action codes are suggestions meant to help but are
not solutions.
• The error locus codes attempt to provide information about the origin
of the error or what device caused the error.
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
5/12/2003 |
Keywords: |
KB74463 |
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