Component Object Model (COM) Error – DWM_E_NO_REDIRECTION_SURFACE_AVAILABLE 0x80263003

In this post, you’ll learn about the error “DWM_E_NO_REDIRECTION_SURFACE_AVAILABLE 0x80263003” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.

COM Error Message

DWM_E_NO_REDIRECTION_SURFACE_AVAILABLE 0x80263003

What is COM?

Microsoft’s COM stands for Component Object Model. Component Object Model (COM) is a networked, object-oriented framework for building interoperable binary software components.   Microsoft’s OLE (compound documents), ActiveX (Internet-enabled components), and other products are built on the COM base technology.

Error Description

Below is the description of this COM Error.

No DWM redirection surface is available} The DWM was unable to provide a redireciton surface to complete the DirectX present.