DirectX Error Codes

This section provides a comprehensive list of error codes encountered when working with DirectX. Understanding these codes is crucial for debugging and troubleshooting your graphics applications.

D3DERR_INVALIDCALL

The method call is invalid. For example, a parameter is not valid.

Possible Causes:

Incorrect parameters passed to a DirectX function.
State not properly initialized before calling a method.
Calling a method on an object that has been released.

See Also: Check Function Documentation

D3DERR_NOTAVAILABLE

This functionality is not available.

Possible Causes:

Hardware limitations.
Driver limitations.
Feature not supported by the current DirectX version.

See Also: Hardware Requirements, Driver Updates

D3DERR_DEVICELOST

The video device has been lost.

Possible Causes:

Device reset (e.g., user changing display mode).
Hardware failure.
System sleep or hibernation.

Resolution: You must restore the device by calling the Reset method. See Also: Resetting the Device

D3DERR_OUTOFVIDEOMEMORY

The system is running out of video memory.

Possible Causes:

Excessive texture usage.
Large vertex buffers.
Not releasing resources properly.

Resolution: Free up video memory by releasing unused resources or reducing memory usage. See Also: Resource Management

D3DERR_DRIVERINTERNALERROR

A driver internal error occurred.

Possible Causes:

Problem within the graphics driver.
Unusual hardware condition.

Resolution: Try updating your graphics drivers. If the problem persists, consider it a driver bug. See Also: Graphics Driver Downloads

D3DERR_CANNOTPROTECTLIST

The specified surface or texture cannot be protected.

Possible Causes:

Trying to protect a surface with unsupported format.
Hardware or driver does not support the requested protection.

See Also: Surface Protection Features