In this post, you’ll learn about the error “ERROR_VID_DUPLICATE_HANDLER 0xC0370001” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
ERROR_VID_DUPLICATE_HANDLER 0xC0370001
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.
The handler for the virtualization infrastructure driver is already registered. Restarting the virtual machine may fix the problem. If the problem persists, try restarting the physical computer.
