ERROR_SEGMENT_NOTIFICATION 0x800702BE

Error code 702 · HRESULT 0x800702BE

WINDOWS

A virtual DOS machine (VDM) is loading, unloading, or moving an MS-DOS or Win16 program segment image. An exception is raised so a debugger can load, unload or track symbols and breakpoints within these 16-bit segments.

Windows troubleshooting diagram: Device Manager warning and a system file scan
Windows errors: check drivers, system files and Event Viewer, in that order.

What it means

ERROR_SEGMENT_NOTIFICATION is a Windows error code (system error 702, returned as HRESULT 0x800702BE) reported by Windows. Its official message is: “{Segment Load} A virtual DOS machine (VDM) is loading, unloading, or moving an MS-DOS or Win16 program segment image. An exception is raised so a debugger can load, unload or track symbols and breakpoints within these 16-bit segments.”

How to fix ERROR_SEGMENT_NOTIFICATION

  1. Reboot once — many one-off system codes disappear with a clean restart
  2. Repair system files: 'sfc /scannow' then 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'
  3. Find the source in Event Viewer → System: filter for this exact code and open its provider link

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Source: Microsoft WinError.h

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