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👇 See all 2 solutions belowWhat is Error 4401?
Windows System Error Code 4401, known as ERROR_APP_DATA_EXPIRED, is a DNS & WINS error that occurs during DNS resolution and WINS name resolution. The error indicates that: Fast Cache data expired. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the DNS/WINS services subsystem. The error code 4401 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_APP_DATA_EXPIRED 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 DNS resolution and WINS name resolution is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- System resource conflict: Fast Cache data expired.
- DNS server misconfigured
- Stale DNS cache entries
- Hostname cannot be resolved
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- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run: ipconfig /flushdns
- Change DNS to Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)
- Run: ipconfig /registerdns
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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 "*4401*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_APP_DATA_EXPIRED*"} | Format-List💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Use reliable DNS (8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1)
- Flush DNS cache periodically
- Monitor DNS resolution performance