What is Error 2402?
Windows System Error Code 2402, known as ERROR_ACTIVE_CONNECTIONS, is a RPC & Network error that occurs during Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and network communication. The error indicates that: Active connections still exist. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the network services subsystem. The error code 2402 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_ACTIVE_CONNECTIONS 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: Active connections still exist.
- RPC server is unavailable
- Network connectivity issues
- Firewall blocking required ports
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- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run: netsh winsock reset
- Run: netsh int ip reset
- Run: ipconfig /flushdns
- Restart your computer
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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 "*2402*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_ACTIVE_CONNECTIONS*"} | 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