How to Troubleshoot a Runtime Error
Runtime errors mainly occur when a software program experiences internal errors that prevent it from performing its usual functions. They mainly originate in the registry because entries are entered or removed from the registry every time you install an application. With time as the registry goes through constant changes, program entries become corrupt and cause internal problems which lead to runtime errors. With some simple steps, you can resolve runtime errors with your programs.
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Instructions
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Run a registry cleaner program to resolve registry problems that cause runtime errors. If you do not have registry cleaner program, download and install a free cleaner such as CCleaner (see Resources).
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Launch your program after it has installed and click the "Registry" button on the left panel. Place a check on all the categories under "Registry Integrity."
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Click "Scan for issues." CCleaner will scan the registry for errors and display them. Click "Fix selected issues" and click "Yes" to backup the registry.
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Click "Fix all selected issues" when the backup is complete and click "OK" to clean and repair the registry errors.
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Uninstall and reinstall the program that is constantly running into runtime errors if the registry cleaning process did not resolve the problem. To do so, click the Windows "Start" button and click the "Control Panel."
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Double-click "Add or Remove Programs" or "Uninstall a Program" (Windows Vista). Scroll through and click the program running into runtime errors and click "Remove/Uninstall" to uninstall it from your computer.
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Insert the installation disc and reinstall your program. Go to appropriate download page on the Internet to reinstall your program if you had initially installed the program online.
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