Component Object Model (COM) Error – ERROR_VID_EXCEEDED_KM_CONTEXT_COUNT_LIMIT 0xC037001E

In this post, you’ll learn about the error “ERROR_VID_EXCEEDED_KM_CONTEXT_COUNT_LIMIT 0xC037001E” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.

COM Error Message

ERROR_VID_EXCEEDED_KM_CONTEXT_COUNT_LIMIT 0xC037001E

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 maximum number of kernel mode clients for the virtualization infrastructure driver has been reached. Restarting the virtual machine may fix the problem. If the problem persists, try restarting the physical computer.