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Runtime Error

Runtime Errors - A Hassle You Can Easily Resolve

Perhaps one of the most problematic parts of being a PC owner is the fact that so many different things can go wrong at any point in time. Ask any PC owner who has dealt with Windows since the early 95 days, and he or she will probably tell you that the errors have been on the decrease since XP, Vista, and the Windows 7 running systems were introduced. Unfortunately, however, these errors do still occur, and one of the most common users experience is what is called a runtime error. While lots of different people have gotten a runtime error in the past, though, very few can actually tell you exactly what's occurring. This guide may help.

Defining a Runtime Error

At the very basic level, a runtime error is any misstep an application makes while it is currently running on your computer. Keep in mind that the program has to actually be running. If the error occurs before it ever starts, it's called a compile time error. Moreover, though, there are thousands of different runtime errors any given machine can have, and most of them are nonspecific in nature. After the error occurs, though, your computer may give you some essential information that you should keep on hand to figure out what exactly the problem is.

Understanding the Nature of Your Problem

If you do get runtime errors, you'll probably see it accompanies by a four (or occasionally a three) digit number. For example, you may see a Windows message box pop up and say "Runtime Error 6577." It is essential to write this information down if you see it. Be sure you also record what you were doing when the error happened to occur, and all of the programs that may have been running on your computer at the time. Don't forget to make a special note about which programs you had just started when the error occurred, and which had been running for some time. If you end up using the control-alt-delete function to get out of the error message, you may want to record that information as well. While it may not be possible in all situations, it's a good idea to record exactly how much of the computer's memory you may have been using at the time, and how much of the processor was in use as well. If you plan to contact technical support to get help with your problem, the more information you have, the better off you'll be.

Please remember that while runtime errors can be an ongoing problem, experiencing one on a single occasion probably isn't call to do a lot of research with regard to the problem. If the problem persists, you'll want to look into it, but just having one occur once may be worth very little if it doesn't replicate itself in future computing sessions.

Repair Runtime Error Problems

One of the best first steps you can take after you've gotten the error message is to review your diagnostic data. If you're always using a particular program when it occurs, you may want to visit the program developer's website to fix the runtime error. Programs frequently need a number of patches and updates to continue working, and if you haven't downloaded those updates, you may need to do so to avoid these kinds of errors in the future.

A visit to Microsoft's website may be the next step to fix runtime error problems on your computer. In many cases, you may find your error message listed there. Because Microsoft logs the data they receive from users on their site, you might find a computer user who has experienced a problem fairly similar to yours, and it is possible to find an instant solution to the issue while on their site.

The process itself is a fairly simple one. When you reach the Microsoft Knowledge Database, simply enter your error number into the search box at the top of the screen. You may get a number of different results from your search, and if you do, you'll want to find a user who was running the same program you were when the error occurred. Because a single runtime error can actually be applicable to a variety of different situations, you may have to sift through more than one result to get the information you need to move forward.

If you find Microsoft's site to be of little use, your final step may be to take a look at your registry cleaner, antivirus and antispyware solutions. Viruses and other malware can cause similar error messages to appear. Make sure they are all up to date, then scan your computer. Antispyware applications are not always synonymous with antivirus applications, and if you don't have both installed on your machine, you probably should. Make certain, however, that you make a reputable choice like ParetoLogic's XoftSpySE , as there are a number of unscrupulous applications that could cause more than a simple runtime error. A good registry cleaning application you might want to check out is ParetoLogic's Regcure.   

Regcure

Regcure is a specialized tool to help you clean out and repair the Windows Registry. It will help you to repair and prevent Runtime errors as well as many other problems that can be caused by a poorly maintained registry. It has an easy-to-use interface and consistantly finds more registry errors than competing software.  A major benefit of this tool is its automated services which include  system restore points and scheduled scanning so you can virtually "set and forget".
 

Features: 

• Easy to use interface
• Startup manager
• Full registry backup
• Built in scheduler
• Compress or Defrag Registry
• Removes duplicate files
• Deletes empty registry Keys
• Checks invalid Class Keys
• COM/ActiveX scanning
• Checks missing fonts
• Checks missing DLL files and conflicts
• Checks invalid application paths
• Checks invalid shortcuts
• Checks missing and invalid file associations
• Checks missing startup programs
• Checks invalid device drivers
• Checks missing help files

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