How do I fix exit code 255?

Exit code 255 is an error code that is typically associated with a networking issue. This error code can occur when a network connection is lost or a network resource is unavailable. This error code can also occur when a program is unable to communicate with a network resource.

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• Restart your computer and try again
• If you are using a Windows operating system, try using the Windows System Restore tool to restore your system to a previous point in time
• Run a virus scan of your computer using your antivirus software
• Try using the Windows System File Checker tool to repair any corrupted system files
• If you are using a Linux or Unix-based operating system, try using the fsck utility to repair any corrupt file system issues

1. Restart your computer and try again

To restart your computer, first press the power button to turn it off. Then, press and hold the “shutdown” button for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, release the “shutdown” button. After your computer finishes restarting, press the “start” button. Type “cmd” in the search bar and press enter. Type “net stop wuauserv” in the command prompt and press enter. Type “net start wuauserv” in the command prompt and press enter. Type “exit code 255” in the command prompt and press enter.

2. If you are using a Windows operating system, try using the Windows System Restore tool to restore your system to a previous point in time

1. Open the Windows System Restore tool by clicking on the Start button and typing "system restore" into the search box.
2. Click on the system restore icon that appears in the list of results.
3. On the system restore window, click on the Next button.
4. On the next screen, click on the located of the restore point that you want to use.
5. Click on the Next button again.
6. On the next screen, click on the Begin restore button.
7. On the next screen, click on the Finish button.

3. Run a virus scan of your computer using your antivirus software

1. Launch your antivirus software and sign in.
2. Click on the Virus Scanner tab.
3. Click on the Scan Now button.
4. When the scan is complete, click on the Fix Results button.
5. Review the Fix Results and click on the Next button if everything is okay.
6. If there are any problems, click on the Fix Problems button and follow the instructions.

4. Try using the Windows System File Checker tool to repair any corrupted system files

1. Open Windows System File Checker by running the "sfc /scannow" command from the command prompt.
2. Locate the corrupted system file and click on it to open the properties dialog.
3. In the properties dialog, select the "Repair" tab and click on the "Start Repair" button.
4. If the repair process is successful, the "Success" message will be displayed and the exit code will be set to 0. If the repair process is unsuccessful, the "Error" message will be displayed and the exit code will be set to 255.

5. If you are using a Linux or Unix-based operating system, try using the fsck utility to repair any corrupt file system issues

1. Use the fsck utility to check the file system for any corrupt files.
2. If any corrupt files are found, use the fsck utility to correct the issues.
3. If the file system is still corrupt, use the fsck utility to create a new file system.

Still not working? maybe try one of these options:

1. Contact the software developer or support team for assistance.