Run time Error nightmares - Tips before calling help

[Aakash]

Getting an error while you are working on your computer can be a shock, you may not have any idea what caused it, and the information the error gives you may be incomprehensible. But troubleshooting basic runtime errors isn’t very difficult, and can save you both time and money.

Simple Troubleshooting Steps
While the first rule of troubleshooting in the world of electronics is to turn the device off and on again, there is a little you’ll want to do before taking that obvious step. The first thing to do when you get an error is to write down or otherwise record the error message you got and to remember what you did to get the error. This is so you can duplicate the error to find out if you’ve fixed it.

When you run a program, it is loaded into the memory of your computer where it resides as long as it is running. Some runtime errors happen only in that copy of your program that is in memory. When you shut down the program and restart it, the memory is usually cleared. If the problem is only in the memory, restarting your program will fix it. To test that, just restart your program and do whatever it was that you did to get the error in the first place.

Always Restart the Computer before Calling for Help
Sometimes closing just the program isn’t enough. Sometime an error will affect something else in memory, and you need to restart the entire computer to completely clear out the memory cache. This is an essential step to troubleshooting, and one that you should always do before calling anyone for help. After restarting your computer, try to repeat your problem to test if it was fixed.

Software Conflicts and Bad Installations Can Cause Runtime Errors
If you are still getting the error, it may be caused by a more serious issue. The next step is to check for conflicts with other software by shutting down any other program running. This may include your security software, so if possible disconnect from the Internet first. If the problem is fixed by shutting down a different program, you may need to contact the developers of the software to get a fix.

The problem is still happening? Time to reinstall the problem software. First uninstall the program, and then do a clean reinstallation. Do not add any patches or updates yet. Test to see if your problem happens. If not, install patches and updates one at a time and test between each effort. Sometimes a software update can cause unexpected errors. If it does, you should contact the software developers to let them know.

Pulling Out the Big Guns

If that doesn’t fix it, your problem is more serious. You should clean your registry with a registry cleaner and run any security software to check for viruses or spyware. A good registry cleaner will solve many problems that aren’t immediately obvious to a regular user. Some subtle problems can be caused by well-hidden spyware. When all else fails, it’s time to take your computer to an expert. Be sure to let the people at the computer shop know what steps you took to troubleshoot.

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[jwalter]

Runtime errors are bound to occur sooner or later. This would depend on the way that you have operated your computer. The runtime errors have occurred in my machine too, but in most cases restarting the computer would do the trick. These are indeed some basic things that should be known to anyone who uses computer frequently.

[samueleric]

There are many reasons for experiencing all kinds of errors on your pc; if you've come across an exception 'runtime error ' has occurred in script lately, don't worry. Understand that the majority of pc troubles can easily be solved although you may lack advanced computer skills. Review the information that follows for an explanation of a rapid and useful method to prevent these errors from occurring.The runtime errors have occurred in my machine too, but in most cases restarting the computer would do the trick.

[katewinslate]

Run time errors are occurred when system is caused by registry. You just install reg cleaner fro clean up the errors from your pc.

[jhonas]

(12-13-2010 08:06 PM)katewinslate Wrote:  Run time errors are occurred when system is caused by registry. You just install reg cleaner fro clean up the errors from your pc.

Thanks its works!!!