Error Buffer All Zeros 754 (0x2F2): Fix it With 4 Steps

ERROR_BUFFER_ALL_ZEROS is a programming error, and it often comes with the following message: 754 (0x2F2) Specified buffer contains all zeros. If you ever encounter this issue this guide will show you how to fix it.

How can I fix ERROR_BUFFER_ALL_ZEROS?

1. Populate the buffer with valid data

1. Open your code.
2. Next, adjust your code:
   char buffer[256];
memset(buffer, 0, sizeof(buffer)); // Clears the buffer
strcpy(buffer, "Valid data"); // Populate with meaningful data
   
3. Save changes.

2. Ensure that the buffer is properly initialized

1. Open the code.
2. Adjust it like this:
   char *buffer = malloc(buffer_size);
if (!buffer) {
    printf("Memory allocation failed.\n");
    return;
}
memset(buffer, 0xFF, buffer_size); // Fill with non-zero values
   
3. Save changes.

3. Log the buffer contents

1. Open your project.
2. In your code, add the following:
   for (int i = 0; i < buffer_size; i++) {
    printf("%02X ", buffer[i]);
}
   
3. Save changes.

This will help you analyze the buffer contents and help you troubleshoot the issue.

4. Other tips to try

1. Validate the input and output pipeline.
2. Ensure that the data source is functioning correctly and that the data is properly transferred to the buffer.
3. Check the API documentation and ensure that the API isn’t rejecting the empty buffer. Also,  check the default values that the buffer should use.
4. Add logic that will handle zeroes in the buffer.

ERROR_BUFFER_ALL_ZEROS is a programming error, and if it occurs, adjust your code accordingly using our solutions.

Speaking of buffer issues, we also covered ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED and Dma Common Buffer Vector Error in our previous guides, so don’t miss it.

Our latest guide covers ERROR_BAD_COMPRESSION_BUFFER, so don’t miss it for more information.