STATUS_GDI_HANDLE_LEAK 0x803F0001

Hex 0x803F0001 · Decimal -2143354879 · Type NTSTATUS

WINDOWS

GDI handles were potentially leaked by the application.

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

STATUS_GDI_HANDLE_LEAK is a Windows error code (NTSTATUS 0x803F0001) reported by Windows. Its official message is: “GDI handles were potentially leaked by the application.”

How to fix STATUS_GDI_HANDLE_LEAK

  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 ntstatus.h

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