What is Error 2202?
Windows System Error Code 2202, known as ERROR_BAD_USERNAME, is a RPC & Network error that occurs during Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and network communication. The error indicates that: The specified username is invalid. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the network services subsystem. The error code 2202 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name ERROR_BAD_USERNAME maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and network communication is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- System resource conflict: The specified username is invalid.
- RPC server is unavailable
- Network connectivity issues
- Firewall blocking required ports
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Diagnostic Command
Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*2202*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_BAD_USERNAME*"} | Format-List💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Monitor network health regularly
- Document firewall rules
- Test connectivity after infrastructure changes