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👇 See all 2 solutions belowWhat is Error 6840?
Windows System Error Code 6840, known as ERROR_TRANSACTION_FREEZE_IN_PROGRESS, is a Networking error that occurs during advanced networking, Winsock, and IPSec. The error indicates that: Transactions cannot be frozen because a freeze is already in progress. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the networking stack subsystem. The error code 6840 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name ERROR_TRANSACTION_FREEZE_IN_PROGRESS maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within advanced networking, Winsock, and IPSec is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- System resource conflict: Transactions cannot be frozen because a freeze is already in progress.
- Network driver outdated/incompatible
- TCP/IP stack corruption
- IP configuration incorrect
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- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run: netsh winsock reset && netsh int ip reset
- Run: ipconfig /release && ipconfig /renew
- Restart your computer
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Diagnostic Command
Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*6840*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_TRANSACTION_FREEZE_IN_PROGRESS*"} | Format-List💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Update drivers from manufacturer site
- Monitor network utilization
- Document network configuration