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ERROR_INVALID_EA_HANDLE
The EA handle is not valid for this request
ERROR_INVALID_EA_HANDLE is a Win32 result associated with extended-attribute enumeration or update APIs.
What the result means
The extended-attribute handle supplied to the operation is invalid or stale.
What to check
- Trace where the handle was opened and closed.
- Check for reuse after close and cross-thread lifetime races.
- Verify that the handle belongs to the same file, volume, and API family.
- Reopen the object after media changes or reconnects.
Recommended handling
Retry only after obtaining a new valid handle. Reusing the same stale value can hide a lifetime bug and may target the wrong object if handle values are recycled.
References
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