How to Troubleshoot VBA Runtime Error 7

When Windows experiences a problem while running, it expresses the issue as a runtime error. Runtime errors are attached to various root causes. Runtime error 7 is related to a computer memory issue. More specifically, the computer attempts to access or use an application with insufficient memory left. You can go through a simple process of elimination to narrow down the runtime error 7 problem and fix it.

Instructions

1. Clear your computer's memory cache by restarting or rebooting.

2. Ensure the application you are using has system requirements that are compatible with your computer system. If not, this can produce the runtime error. If you do not have enough memory, upgrade your memory.

3. Make sure the application you are using is the latest version of the application available. Also, make sure that the application is fully patched. If not, you can usually find upgrade patches on the application's website.

4. Click the desktop's "Start" button and click the "Run" icon. Type "Memory" (without quotes) into the "Run" test field. Click the "OK" button. Windows will check the system's memory. This applies to the Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems.

References

• Computer Hope: Runtime Errors
• Computer Hope: Out of Memory Errors

Resources

• Computer Hope: How Can I Test My Memory to Determine If it Is Bad?