runtime error
runtime error
I constantly get a popup window that says a runtime error has occured, want to debug? I dont know why it does this, i have the latest JRE installed.
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Hopefully, I can steer you in right direction to isolate the cause of the error:
Runtime Error
An error that occurs during the execution of a program. Runtime errors indicate bugs in the program or problems that the designers had anticipated but could do nothing about. For example, running out of memory will often cause a runtime error.
You have some program that is trying to load when this error occurs, or some program that is already loaded and is trying to execute one of it's 'sister programs' such as auto update, a dialer, etc etc. Large programs all use smaller programs for certain functions.
The program that causes the error is attempting to use some DLL on your system. (a DLL is a small program)
What has happened is that you have installed some 3rd party software that replaced an existing stock Windows DLL with a DLL of their own of the same name. While this is common practice, the developer of the new DLL was lazy and did not write it such that it remains compatable with other programs that share the use of it.
There are several possible solutions:
1. Locate the poorly coded app and get rid of it.
2. Restore the Windows DLL using system file checker (in 98 versions) or use the similar tool in 2k/XP.
The Runtime Error "could" be being caused by some EXE, COM, BAT, FONT, SCR or other program as well, but unlikely as these errors are more common with DLL's.
The KEY is "when did the errors first show up" and "what program was installed shortly beforehand" or "what systym changes were made prior to the errors first appearing".
It is possible, but less likely, that you have a dialer or trojan that is designed to produce a runtime error in the event that an antivirus program tries to recognize it or quarentine it.
In Win2kPro & XPPro, one can kill a process and continue with Windows. This makes it easier to locate the offending app. Kill processes one by one and note when errors stop.
Runtime Error
An error that occurs during the execution of a program. Runtime errors indicate bugs in the program or problems that the designers had anticipated but could do nothing about. For example, running out of memory will often cause a runtime error.
You have some program that is trying to load when this error occurs, or some program that is already loaded and is trying to execute one of it's 'sister programs' such as auto update, a dialer, etc etc. Large programs all use smaller programs for certain functions.
The program that causes the error is attempting to use some DLL on your system. (a DLL is a small program)
What has happened is that you have installed some 3rd party software that replaced an existing stock Windows DLL with a DLL of their own of the same name. While this is common practice, the developer of the new DLL was lazy and did not write it such that it remains compatable with other programs that share the use of it.
There are several possible solutions:
1. Locate the poorly coded app and get rid of it.
2. Restore the Windows DLL using system file checker (in 98 versions) or use the similar tool in 2k/XP.
The Runtime Error "could" be being caused by some EXE, COM, BAT, FONT, SCR or other program as well, but unlikely as these errors are more common with DLL's.
The KEY is "when did the errors first show up" and "what program was installed shortly beforehand" or "what systym changes were made prior to the errors first appearing".
It is possible, but less likely, that you have a dialer or trojan that is designed to produce a runtime error in the event that an antivirus program tries to recognize it or quarentine it.
In Win2kPro & XPPro, one can kill a process and continue with Windows. This makes it easier to locate the offending app. Kill processes one by one and note when errors stop.
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If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
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