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ERROR_EA_TABLE_FULL
Extended-attribute storage capacity is exhausted
ERROR_EA_TABLE_FULL is a Win32 result associated with filesystems with bounded EA metadata areas.
What the result means
The filesystem cannot store another extended attribute because its EA table is full.
What to check
- Measure how many attributes and how much EA data are already stored.
- Remove obsolete attributes only when their ownership and purpose are known.
- Check filesystem-specific limits and whether migration to another format is required.
- Review applications that create unbounded per-file metadata.
Recommended handling
Free or redesign metadata usage rather than retrying indefinitely. Deleting unrelated attributes can break security, compatibility, or application state.
References
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