ERROR_RESOURCE_ENUM_USER_STOP - 15106 (0x3B02)

Technical Meaning

The ERROR_RESOURCE_ENUM_USER_STOP error code (15106, 0x3B02) is a specific return value indicating that the user has manually terminated the process of enumerating resources. This typically occurs when a resource manager or system component was in the middle of listing available resources and encountered an explicit stop command from the user.

Error Details

This error code is returned by various Windows APIs, particularly those related to resource management such as WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) queries or resource enumeration functions. It signifies that the operation was interrupted before completion due to a user action, rather than an internal system failure or invalid input.

Usage Context

The context in which this error occurs can vary widely depending on the API and application using it. For example, it might be encountered during a script or program that is querying resource information from the system, or when manually terminating a process that was listing available resources.

Developer Interpretation

When encountering ERROR_RESOURCE_ENUM_USER_STOP, developers should understand that the operation was interrupted by user action and not due to an error in input parameters or system state. This can be useful for debugging purposes, as it indicates that the user may have manually stopped a process or canceled an operation.

Related Errors

• ERROR_OPERATION_ABORTED (0x80070003): A generic error indicating that an operation was aborted by the user or system. This can be related to ERROR_RESOURCE_ENUM_USER_STOP, but is not specific to resource enumeration.
• ERROR_NO_MORE_ITEMS (0x80240015): Indicates that there are no more items in a collection, which might occur after an enumeration has been stopped by the user.

FAQ

Q: What does ERROR_RESOURCE_ENUM_USER_STOP mean?

A: It indicates that the resource enumeration process was manually terminated by the user. This is typically not indicative of a system error but rather a user action to stop the operation.

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

A: You should treat it as an informational message and continue execution if appropriate, or take necessary actions based on your application's logic when such an interruption occurs.

Summary

ERROR_RESOURCE_ENUM_USER_STOP is a specific error code indicating that the user has manually stopped the process of enumerating resources. It is useful for developers to understand in the context of resource management operations and can be used as part of debugging or handling user interactions with system processes.