HRESULT 0x80097018 (MSSIPOTF_E_STRUCTURE): meaning and diagnosis

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A structural inconsistency was detected without a more specific MSSIPOTF subcode.

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MSSIPOTF_E_STRUCTURE

A generic OpenType structural check failed

MSSIPOTF_E_STRUCTURE is the broadest structural status in this family. It says the checker found an inconsistency in the font representation but did not return a more precise code such as a bad offset, overlap, missing header, or checksum mismatch.

The absence of a specific subcode is important: avoid treating this as a permission, certificate, or rendering problem. Start with reproducibility and a table-level diagnostic. Once a detailed parser identifies an offending table or offset, use that finding rather than trying random binary edits that can invalidate checksums and signatures.

How to investigate

Preserve the original artifact, its hash, and any full validator log before attempting conversion or repair.
Run an independent format validator and list the table directory to obtain a more specific failure location.
Repair from source and revalidate the entire font, including checksums and DSIG when present.

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