What causes Error 7011?

Network driver outdated/incompatible. TCP/IP stack corruption. IP configuration incorrect. Remote resource unreachable

How do I fix Error 7011 (ERROR_CTX_MODEM_RESPONSE_ERROR)?

Complete Network Reset: Open Command Prompt as Administrator. Run: netsh winsock reset && netsh int ip reset. Run: ipconfig /release && ipconfig /renew. Restart your computer

Fix ERROR_CTX_MODEM_RESPONSE_ERROR — Windows Error Code 7011

Q: What is Windows Error 7011 (ERROR_CTX_MODEM_RESPONSE_ERROR)?

Error 7011 (ERROR_CTX_MODEM_RESPONSE_ERROR) is a Windows Networking error that occurs when the modem did not accept the command sent to it. verify that the configured modem name matches the attached modem.. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.

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Complete Network Reset: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

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What is Error 7011? Common Causes Step-by-Step Solutions Prevention Tips Related Errors

💡 What is Error 7011?

Windows System Error Code 7011, known as ERROR_CTX_MODEM_RESPONSE_ERROR, is a Networking error that occurs during advanced networking, Winsock, and IPSec. The error indicates that: The modem did not accept the command sent to it. Verify that the configured modem name matches the attached modem. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the networking stack subsystem. The error code 7011 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name ERROR_CTX_MODEM_RESPONSE_ERROR maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within advanced networking, Winsock, and IPSec is essential for effective troubleshooting.

⚠️ Common Causes

Network driver outdated/incompatible
TCP/IP stack corruption
IP configuration incorrect
Remote resource unreachable

✅ Step-by-Step Solutions

1 Complete Network Reset

Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Run: netsh winsock reset && netsh int ip reset
Run: ipconfig /release && ipconfig /renew
Restart your computer

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💻 Diagnostic Command

Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:

Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*7011*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_CTX_MODEM_RESPONSE_ERROR*"} | Format-List

💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.

🛡️ Prevention Tips

Update drivers from manufacturer site
Monitor network utilization
Document network configuration

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Last updated: 2026-03-13

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Based on Official Microsoft Documentation

Solutions Tested on Windows 10 & 11

Error codes sourced from Microsoft Win32 SDK. Updated 2026-03-13.