Windows reports "Runtime Error" - what to do?

"Runtime Errors" are program errors that occur during runtime. This practical tip shows you what you can do when Windows reports the "Runtime Error".

"Runtime Error" occurs during a game - you can do that

If a "Runtime Error" occurs in a PC game, this can mean different things.

• First, you should check the system requirements. Common reasons for the occurrence of a "runtime error" are incompatible operating systems or graphics cards that are not supported. Therefore, compare your system information (Computer -> Properties -> Device Manager) with the specifications on the game pack. This practical tip shows you how to open Device Manager in Windows 8.
• If the "Runtime Error" occurs while playing, this usually indicates a memory error on the hard disk. You should uninstall and then reinstall the game. To ensure that your saves are not lost, save them beforehand. After reinstalling, paste your saves back into the game's save folder.

Internet Explorer reports "Runtime Error" problem solving

If the "Runtime Error" appears while surfing in Internet Explorer, it means that the website cannot correctly implement the encoded command. To avoid the "Runtime Error" in IE, the following changes in the settings are sufficient:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the small gear in the top right and then on "Internet Options".
3. In the Internet options click on the "Advanced" tab.
4. Under the "Browsing" menu item, check the "Deactivate script debugging (Internet Explorer)" and "Deactivate script debugging (other)" entries.
5. To be on the safe side, also uncheck "Show script errors".
6. Confirm the changes with "Apply" and then click on "OK".
7. Restart Internet Explorer. From now on, the "Runtime Error" in IE is a thing of the past.

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