WSA_E_NO_MORE - 10110 (0x277E)

Technical Meaning

The error code WSA_E_NO_MORE (10110, 0x277E) is returned when the WSALookupServiceNext function has exhausted all available results. This indicates that there are no additional entries to be retrieved from a previous query.

Error Details

The WSALookupServiceNext function is used in Windows Sockets applications to retrieve service provider information based on specified criteria. When this error is returned, it signifies that the function has iterated through all matching results and there are no more entries available for retrieval.

Usage Context

This error typically occurs when a developer attempts to fetch additional records from a previous WSALookupServiceNext call using the lpContext parameter. If this context is not valid or if all relevant results have already been returned, WSA_E_NO_MORE will be set in the dwError parameter of the function's return value.

Developer Interpretation

Developers should interpret this error as an indication that the end of a result set has been reached. It is not an error condition but rather a notification to the application that no further results are available for processing. The application should handle this gracefully and cease making subsequent calls with the same context.

Related Errors

• WSAENOMORE: A similar error in other contexts, indicating the end of a result set.
• WSAEINVAL: An invalid parameter was passed to the function, which may cause unexpected behavior or errors.

FAQ

Q: What does WSA_E_NO_MORE mean?

A: It indicates that no more results can be returned by the WSALookupServiceNext function. This is a normal condition and not an error.

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

A: You should check for WSA_E_NO_MORE after each call to WSALookupServiceNext. If it is set, you have reached the end of the result set and should cease further calls with the same context.

Q: Can WSA_E_NO_MORE be caused by invalid parameters?

A: No. This error specifically indicates that all results have been returned. Invalid parameters would typically cause other errors such as WSAEINVAL.

Summary

The WSA_E_NO_MORE error is a notification to the application that no more results are available from a previous query using the WSALookupServiceNext function. It is not an error condition and should be handled gracefully by the application, which should cease further calls with the same context.