How do I look up the proper Windows System Error Code to use in my application?

Question

I am writing a C# .NET 2.0 application wherein when a message is expected to be received via the SerialPort. If the frame is not received (i.e. times out) or i

Answer 1

Unfortunately the above didn't work for me, however this worked perfectly for me, pasting the whole code so it can be copy pasted directly in C#

public static class WinErrors
{
    /// 

    /// Gets a user friendly string message for a system error code
    /// 
    /// System error code
    /// Error string
    public static string GetSystemMessage(uint errorCode)
    {
        var exception = new Win32Exception((int)errorCode);
        return exception.Message;
    }
}