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D2DERR_INTERNAL_ERROR
The scope of D2DERR_INTERNAL_ERROR is Direct2D runtime, version, or lower-system failure. Direct2D detected an internal invariant failure and advises discarding the affected Direct2D instance. Keep 0x88990008 beside the returning method because a wrapper can replace this distinction with a generic subsystem message.
Avoid broad resets
Unlike RECREATE_TARGET, this result is not documented as ordinary target-loss recovery and can justify rebuilding the wider Direct2D instance. Do not respond with a universal render-target recreation loop unless the returned status specifically documents device-loss recovery; graph, property, numeric, lifetime, and print-state errors require correcting their contract.
Where the failure occurs
Internal, unsupported-version, and mapped Win32 errors sit at different layers. One can require rebuilding a Direct2D instance, another means the requested interface contract is unavailable, and the third demands recovery of a lower system status. The exact factory, device, method, and nested result determine which response is valid.
Factory, device, device context, and render state at the first internal error.
Evidence to preserve
- Direct2D debug-layer messages
- Device-removal reason and graphics events
- Recorded drawing command sequence
- Threading model and object factory ownership
Smallest faithful reproducer
Use a fresh factory and minimal operation, record runtime and interface versions, enable the debug layer, and capture device-removal or Win32 evidence immediately. Do not apply render-target recreation to errors that are not documented as target loss.
- Reproduce with the debug layer.
- Create a fresh factory/device/context.
- Reduce the command list to the smallest failing sequence.
- Update or compare the graphics driver.
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