Error Already Win32 719 (0x2CF): Fix it With 4 Steps

Reinstalling the affected application can help with this error

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ERROR_ALREADY_WIN32

ERROR_ALREADY_WIN32 error usually comes with the following message 719 (0x2CF) The value already corresponds with a Win 32 error code, and it usually affects software developers. However, if you ever encounter this issue, we have a few methods that can help you.

How can I fix ERROR_ALREADY_WIN32?

1. Reinstall the affected application and run it as administrator

  1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Apps and then select Installed apps.
    installed apps settings
  3. Locate the app that is giving you the error, click the three dots next to it, and choose Uninstall.
    uninstall settings
  4. Follow the steps on the screen to remove it.
  5. Once removed, download the latest version of the software and install it.

If the problem is still there, try running the application as administrator. To do that, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the affected application.
  2. Right-click it to open the context menu.
  3. Choose Run as administrator.

2. Repair your installation

  1. Press the Windows key + S and type cmd. Choose Run as administrator.
    CMD elevated
  2. Run the following command: sfc /scannow
    SFCSCANNOW CMD
  3. Once completed, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    dism restorehealth
  4. After both scans are finished, check if the problem is gone.

3. Check Event Viewer

  1. Press the Windows key + X and choose Event Viewer.
  2. Once opened, navigate to Windows Logs. Select Application or System logs.
    System Event viewer 0x80070000
  3. Next, look for any events that occurred before this error.
  4. Try to analyze them and resolve them and see if that solves the problem.

4. Other tips to try

  1. Ensure you’re properly converting the error code like this: HRESULT hr = HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED);
  2. When debugging, remember that GetLastError() returns a Win32 error code.
  3. To convert it to HRESULT use HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(GetLastError())
  4. If you’re already using HRESULT, don’t convert it again.

ERROR_ALREADY_WIN32 can be fixed by reinstalling the application or by running it as administrator, but if the problem is still there, feel free to try our other solutions.

As for Win32 errors, we already covered some in our WIN32K_SECURITY_FAILURE and WIN32K_CRITICAL_FAILURE articles, so don’t miss them.

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