ERROR_NO_CALLBACK_ACTIVE: 6 Tested Fixes
Step by step instructions addressing all culprits
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ERROR_NO_CALLBACK_ACTIVE can occur while printing, using USB devices, or running apps. The main causes are faulty drivers, corrupted files, software conflicts, or malware interfering with system callbacks.
Here’s how you fix it:
How to Fix ERROR_NO_CALLBACK_ACTIVE
1. Run the System File Checker
- Press the Windows key, type cmd and select Run Command Prompt as administrator.
- In the command window, type the following and press Enter: sfc/scannow.
- Let the scan finish and restart your PC.
- This tool scans for and automatically fixes corrupt system files.
2. Run the Program as Administrator
- Locate the app displaying the error, right-click on it, and select Properties.
- Go to the compatibility tab and select Run program as administrator.
- Click OK to save the changes.
- Try opening the app again and see if ERROR_NO_CALLBACK_ACTIVE persists.
3. Perform a clean boot
- Press Windows Key + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
- In System Configuration, go to the Services tab.
- Check Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable all.
- Go to the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager.
- Disable all startup items.
- Click OK and restart your computer.
4. Scan for malware
- Press the Windows key, type Windows Security, and open the app.
- Select Virus & Threat Protection.
- Under Current threats, select Scan options and pick Full Scan.
- Start scanning your PC.
- Once the process is complete, quarantine or remove any threats found.
- Try running the app that triggered the ERROR_NO_CALBBACK_ACTIVE issue and see if it still shows up.
5. Use DISM Tool
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
- Restart your computer after the process completes.
6. Perform a System Restore
- Open Control Panel.
- Search for Recovery and open the section.
- Select Open System Restore.
- Pick a saved restore point and click Next.
- Confirm you want to revert to a previous version of Windows.
- Restart your PC and wait for the process to complete.
- Check if the ERROR_NO_CALLBACK_ACTIVE issue persists.
Following this guide you should be able to get rid of the ERROR_NO_CALLBACK_ACTIVE issue on your Windows.
With simple fixes like those outlined in this guide, you can also repair related errors such as ERROR_BAD_DLL_ENTRYPOINT, ERROR_INVALID_LDT_SIZE, and ERROR_PAGE_FAULT_COPY_ON_WRITE, ensuring your system runs smoothly.
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