ERROR_CTX_WINSTATIONS_DISABLED - 7060 (0x1B94)

Technical Meaning

The ERROR_CTX_WINSTATIONS_DISABLED error code, with a numeric value of 7060 and a hexadecimal representation of 0x1B94, indicates that remote logins are currently disabled on the system. This error is typically encountered in scenarios where an application or service attempts to establish a remote session but finds that such sessions have been restricted by administrative settings.

Error Details

This error code is used as a return value from various Windows API functions and services, particularly those related to terminal services (Remote Desktop) and user sessions. It serves as a mechanism for applications to understand the state of the system regarding remote access capabilities.

Usage Context

The ERROR_CTX_WINSTATIONS_DISABLED error can be encountered in different contexts within the Windows operating system. Common scenarios include:

• Terminal Services (Remote Desktop) management and configuration tools.
• User session management APIs that are used by applications to interact with user sessions on a remote machine.
• Security policies enforced by administrators that disable remote logins for enhanced security.

Developer Interpretation

When an application or service receives the ERROR_CTX_WINSTATIONS_DISABLED error, it should interpret this as a directive from the system to cease attempts at establishing a remote session. This could be due to various reasons such as administrative policies, system maintenance modes, or security settings that restrict remote access.

Developers should handle this error by ensuring their applications respect the system's configuration and do not proceed with operations that require remote logins. This might involve displaying appropriate user messages, logging the event, or taking corrective actions to align with the system's current state.

Related Errors

• ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED (5) - Indicates a more general access restriction error but does not specifically relate to remote sessions being disabled.
• ERROR_LOGON_FAILURE (3221225478) - May be encountered if the system is configured to allow logons but fails due to other reasons, such as incorrect credentials.

FAQ

Q: What does the ERROR_CTX_WINSTATIONS_DISABLED error mean?

A: It indicates that remote logins are currently disabled on the system.

Q: How can I handle this error in my application?

A: Ensure your application respects the system's configuration and does not proceed with operations requiring remote sessions. Log the event and provide appropriate user feedback if necessary.

Summary

The ERROR_CTX_WINSTATIONS_DISABLED (7060) is a specific return code used by Windows APIs to indicate that remote logins are disabled on the system. Developers should interpret this error as a directive from the system to cease attempts at establishing remote sessions and handle it accordingly in their applications.