Where is a comprehensive list of error codes?

I keep looking for a comprehensive list of all error codes sorted by number. If, for example, something reports an error like "An error of type -1409 has occurred.", it seems there must be a list somewhere of descriptions of errors of type -1409. Is there? Does such a list exist?

If not, can you help me understand why not?

--Gil

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 2, 2013 9:07 PM

19 replies

WZZZ

Level 6

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Apr 3, 2013 7:51 AM in response to Gil Dawson

Best to just try your luck googling a code. See what someone else is getting that code for.

WZZZ

Level 6

13,238 points

Apr 3, 2013 8:50 AM in response to Gil Dawson

A lot, if not all, the error code lists you may come across are way out of date. Some even for OS9 or earlier.

WZZZ

Level 6

13,238 points

Apr 3, 2013 1:12 PM in response to WZZZ

Gil, you can get Xcode from optional installs on the 10.6 install DVD.

WZZZ

Level 6

13,238 points

Apr 3, 2013 1:35 PM in response to WZZZ

There probably is a more recent list. My Xcode is an early, not updated Snow version.

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