Library Return Codes (114588)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft LIB for MS-DOS 3.31
  • Microsoft LIB for MS-DOS 3.4

This article was previously published under Q114588

SUMMARY

LIB.EXE returns an exit code (also called return code or error code) to the operating system or the calling program. The exit code can be used to control the operation of batch files or makefiles.

MORE INFORMATION

The exit code indicates the value that is returned by the Int21, function 4Ch() in the AL register. The following table explains some of the exit codes:
Code      Meaning

0         No error.
2         Program error. Commands or files given as input to the
          utility produced the error.
4         System error. The library manager encountered one of the
          following problems:
           - There was insufficient memory.
           - An internal error occurred.
           - The user interrupted the session.
				

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/30/2003
Keywords:KB114588