RPC_S_GRP_ELT_NOT_ADDED 0x80070788

Error code 1928 · HRESULT 0x80070788

WINDOWS

The group element could not be added.

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

RPC_S_GRP_ELT_NOT_ADDED is a Windows error code (system error 1928, returned as HRESULT 0x80070788) reported by Windows. Its official message is: “The group element could not be added.”

How to fix RPC_S_GRP_ELT_NOT_ADDED

  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

Related errors

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Source: Microsoft WinError.h

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