How to Fix Error Pipe Local 229 (0xE5) in 4 Simple Steps

The Error_Pipe_Local is often accompanied by the message 229 (0xE5) indicating a local pipe issue. While primarily related to developers, everyday users may also face this error. If you find yourself in this situation, this guide will provide you with solutions to resolve the problem.

How can I resolve Error_Pipe_Local?

1. Keep Your System Up to Date

1. Access the Start Menu and select Settings.
   

   

2. Go to Windows Update and click on Check for updates.
   

   

3. Any available updates will be automatically downloaded in the background by Windows.

After your system has been updated, verify if the issue persists.

2. Boot into Safe Mode

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select the Power icon, then press and hold the Shift key while selecting Restart.
   

   

3. Upon restart, choose Troubleshoot.
   

   

4. Then, select Advanced options, navigate to Startup Settings, and click on Restart.
   

   

5. Select Safe Mode with Networking by pressing the F5 key.
   

   

Once in Safe Mode, check if the error persists. If the error does not appear in Safe Mode, this indicates that one of your applications or drivers might be the source of the problem, and you will need to identify and remove it from your PC.

3. Disable Startup Applications and Services

1. Press Windows + R and enter msconfig.
   

   

2. Navigate to the Services tab, check Hide all Microsoft services, then click Disable all. Finally, choose Apply and OK.
   

   

3. Do not restart your computer yet.
4. Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
5. Select the Startup tab. Click on each item individually and select Disable.
   

   

6. After disabling all items, restart your computer.

If the error no longer occurs, begin re-enabling services or applications one at a time until you identify the problematic one.

4. Utilize System Restore

1. Press the Windows + R keys and type rstrui.
   

   

2. Select your preferred restore point and click on Next.
   

   

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the restoration process.

If the Error_Pipe_Local persists after attempting these solutions, you may need to consider performing a factory reset of Windows 11 or checking your hardware for any issues.

This error is relatively rare and is mostly encountered by developers.

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