0xC7C0

0xC7C0 is a hexadecimal value commonly encountered in computing, particularly in the context of error codes and system programming. The notation "0x" prefixes the value, indicating it is represented in hexadecimal (base-16) format. In decimal, 0xC7C0 translates to 51136.

This value is frequently associated with the Windows NT Status codes, a set of error codes used by the Windows operating system to indicate the outcome of system calls and other operations. Specifically, 0xC7C0 corresponds to the status code **STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION**, which signifies that a program attempted to access memory it was not permitted to access. This error typically occurs when a process tries to read or write to an invalid memory address, often due to buffer overflows, incorrect pointer usage, or corrupted program state.

In low-level programming, such as writing device drivers or kernel-mode code, encountering this error can indicate deeper issues, such as memory corruption or improper resource management. Debugging such errors often involves examining the call stack, memory dumps, and system logs to identify the root cause.

While 0xC7C0 is primarily tied to Windows NT internals, similar concepts exist in other operating systems, where memory access violations are handled through comparable error mechanisms. Developers working with system-level programming must carefully manage memory to avoid such violations, adhering to best practices like bounds checking and proper pointer handling.