Run-Time Errors – Causes, Solutions, Issues

As the term implies, runtime refers to the duration of a computer program operation. So runtime errors take place at any time between the start and the end of a program.

The causes of run time errors vary and you can usually do something to recover from them, unlike when your program or PC crashes. However, it is the CAUSES of run-time errors that may eventually lead to a crash.

What Causes Runtime Errors?

Following are some issues associated with run time errors.

• Your PC runs out of RAM (computer memory) to run a program.
  
  
• You have adware or spyware running in the background along with the program.
  
  
• Your PC is infected with a virus.
  
  
• You program has a problem with your Windows registry files.
  
  
• Your program has a bug, a corrupted file, or a faulty driver.
  
  

Your system will let you know why certain run-time errors occurred. But other errors, especially those caused by viruses, worms, or trojans, you will have to look a little harder to solve the problem.

How Do I Solve Runtime Errors?

There are over 60 common runtime error messages. You can find detailed advice in various online forums, but getting help can be a pain if you aren't technically inclined.

If you join a newsgroup or forum, you will not only have to show them the runtime errors and stack traces, you will also have to include the source code. Otherwise, your problem may not be addressed properly. And even if you do get a solution, implementing it can be difficult if you aren´t used to editing source code.

For example, if what you have is an applet error related to Internet Explorer, one forum suggests that Java could have a defect or could be missing. (A Java applet is what animates or adds functionality to a website.)

Unless you´re inclined to tinker with the source code, fixing the error could be a problem. If you decide to experiment and make a mistake (or implement bad advice) you could crash the program or even damage your system.

But you can effectively AND safely solve runtime errors by running a good registry cleaner like RegCure. Why? Because many run-time errors are also registry errors.

Examples of Runtime Errors
Following are three examples of common runtime errors associated with the registry.

1. Unable to load for debugging.
   This is a DLL error that has to do with files with a “.dll” extension. DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library, which is a file that stores info and functions from the programs you use.
   
   The problem with Windows DLLs is this: system and program DLLs are all dumped together in your registry – along with all the other configuration data your system need to run itself and everything else!
   
   This becomes a major headache because different programs may have the same DLL name, no matter if they are found in separate directories. Whichever program you start first will get its DLL files installed first and every program after are stuck using them!
   
   
2. Wrong version.
   This requires you to edit Java in your registry since old Java versions may be causing runtime errors. The problem is that you will have to edit other code aside from Java and reinstall them.
   
   
3. NoClassDefFoundError.
   This may mean that you´re trying to use the old Java in Internet Explorer and it's incompatible with your new task. (So leftover runtimes are causing the error.) This will require you to clean out your registry so when you run your new program, you will be using new Java.
   
   As you can see, solving these common runtime errors involves tedious and complicated processes way beyond the aptitude of the average PC user! Using a registry cleaner like RegCure is the safest and most practical way to deal with them.

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