Runtime error Codes

Issue: Runtime errors

Cause: The runtime or run-time error message can be caused by:

1. Confliction with TSR or other running program
2. Software issue
3. Computer Virus
4. Memory issue

Solution:
Before following the below recommendations for troubleshooting your runtime error if you're getting a runtime error with a runtime error code and error message such as "Runtime error 75 path/file access error", skip to the below runtime error listing for a listing of runtime error codes and additional information and causes for these errors.

Confliction with TSR or other running program
If you are encountering a runtime error message while in Windows or above ensure that the issue is not being caused by a third-party program or TSR by end tasking all open programs.

If, after end tasking all TSRs, you continue to experience the same issue and are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, verify that no utility or program is being loaded in the autoexec.bat / config.sys that is causing your issue by temporally renaming the files. To do this, follow the below instructions.

1. Boot to a MS-DOS prompt.
   
2. Once at the MS-DOS prompt, type:

cd\ <press enter>
ren autoexec.bat autoexec.ch <press enter>
ren config.sys config.ch <press enter>

Once completed, reboot the computer.

Software issue
If your issue persists it is possible that the program, utility or game causing the runtime error may have issues. Verify through the developer's web site that all updates or patches that may be available have been downloaded and applied.

If no patches or updates are available, attempt to uninstall and/or reinstall the program that is causing the issue. If you are having a runtime error in your operating system, reinstall the operating system.

Add-on, plug-in, or other extra software

Many runtime errors are also caused by other add-ons, plug-ins, or other extra software that has been installed onto the computer and is associated with the program generating the error. If you have any extra software installed that is associated with the program generating the error make sure there are no available updates for the programs and/or try uninstalling each of them to verify they're not the cause of your issue.

Computer virus
Because computer viruses are capable of tampering with the system settings / memory it is possible for a computer virus to generate a runtime error. If you are currently running a virus protection program on your computer ensure it has the latest updated patch or .dat file.

If you do not have a computer virus protection program it is recommended one be purchased or that a demo be temporarily downloaded to scan your computer hard disk drive for viruses.


Memory issue
Finally, if you have followed all of the above recommendations, it is possible that you may be encountering a hardware / memory related issue. We recommend that you first contact the developer of the program causing the issue for any possible solutions. If no solutions are found, we recommend you contact the computer or motherboard manufacturer for additional recommendations and/or service.

Runtime Error Code listing
Below is a listing of Microsoft Windows and Windows software runtime error codes and related Runtime error messages. If you're encountering one of the below runtime error codes and have a matching runtime error message see the associated additional information column for causes and information about that runtime.

Runtime error 5 - Illegal function call
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.

Runtime error 6 - Overflow
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.

Runtime error 7 - Out of memory
This issue can be caused when the computer does not meet the programs system requirements or to much memory is already being used for the program to run.

If your computer meets the requirements try first reinstalling the program to make sure it's not an issues with the program installation.

Runtime error 9 - Subscript out of range
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.

Runtime error 10 - Duplicate definition
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.

Runtime error 11 - Division by zero
Problem with a math formula in the program or the programs code. Verify no software updates are available for the program causing this error.


Runtime error 13 - Type Mismatch
Make sure your system regional settings are setup correctly and that the program you're running is made for your version of Windows.


Runtime error 14 - Out of string space
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 19 - No Resume
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 20 - Resume without error
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.

Runtime error 28 - Out of stack space
This issue can be caused by a program or memory error. The issue try reinstalling / updating the program.


Runtime error 35 - Sub or Function not defined
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 48 - Error in loading DLL
This issue is often caused with a bad installation or an issue caused after another program has been installed that replaced the programs DLL. Close all programs and TSRs and try installing the program again.


Runtime error 52 - Bad file name or number
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 53 - File not found
File required by the program to run is not found. Program needs to be reinstalled or missing file(s) need to be copied back to the computer.


Runtime error 54 - Bad file mode
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 55 - File already open
Program or file associated with program is being used and program does not have access to use it. Try closing all open programs and run program again.


Runtime error 58 - File already exists
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 61 - Disk full
The disk, for example, the hard disk drive does not have enough space for the program to run or for associated files to be copied to. Free up disk space on the computer hard drive.


Runtime error 62 - Input past end of file
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 63 - Bad record number
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 64 - Bad file name
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 68 - Device unavailable
A hardware device or necessary requirement for the program is not being found. Verify all hardware and software required by the program is installed. If you continue to have the same issues verify the latest updates are installed for the program as well as any hardware device the program needs.


Runtime error 70 - Permission denied
The location of where the program is being copied to does not have proper rights. Or a file that is trying to be copied over because it's currently being used. Try closing all programs and TSRs and running/installing the program again.


Runtime error 71 - Disk not ready
Verify you have proper rights to the location you are attempting to install the program to.


Runtime error 74 - Can't rename with different drive
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 75 - Path/File access error
Program does not have rights or access to a file. Often this is caused when a program is trying to access a network file it doesn't have proper access to either because of network privileges or something is blocking the program. This issue can also be caused when the file is being used by another program or is read-only.

Runtime error 76 - Path not found
Directory of where the program needs to be copied to or files associated with the program need to be copied to is missing. Try reinstalling the program.


Runtime error 91 - Object variable set to Nothing
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 93 - Invalid pattern
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 94 - Illegal use of NULL
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 102 - Command failed
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 339 - A file is missing or invalid
An associated program file is missing or corrupt. Try reinstalling the program.


Runtime error 429 - Object creation failed
Program is corrupted, try reinstalling the program generating the runtime error.

Runtime error 438 - No such property or method
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 439 - Argument type mismatch
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 440 - Object error
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 901 - Input buffer would be larger than 64K
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.

Runtime error 901 - Operating system error
Verify the program is compatible with your version of Windows and/or has any software updates.


Runtime error 901 - External procedure not found
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 904 - Global variable type mismatch
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 905 - User-defined type mismatch
A setting either in the program shortcut or being defined by the user is correct. Try running just the program without any additional settings or variables.


Runtime error 906 - External procedure interface mismatch
Program error, verify the program has all the latest updates. If updated try reinstalling the program. If you continue to have the same errors contact the software developer.


Runtime error 1001 - Out of memory
This issue can be caused when the computer does not meet the programs system requirements or to much memory is already being used for the program to run.

If your computer meets the requirements try first reinstalling the program to make sure it's not an issue with the program installation.


Runtime error 1025 - DLL is not supported
This issue is often caused with a bad installation or an issue caused after another program has been installed that replaced the programs DLL. Close all programs and TSRs and try installing the program again.