Runtime Errors
Depending on the situation, there are a few reasons why a runtime error might occur:
There’s a bug in the software.Memory or another system resource is in short supply.You’ve entered a foreign character into a text field, or performed some kind of action that isn’t allowed.
The error usually appears as a small window, often with an indication of the program that’s being affected, and sometimes with an error code and message. The prompt might also include a suggestion to contact a support team or administrator. Here are some examples:
How to Fix a Runtime Error
Runtime errors pop up in a variety of situations, so the possible fixes are all over the board:
How Programmers Can Prevent Runtime Errors
If you’re the software maker, GeeksforGeeks suggests several ways to avoid runtime errors. Follow that link for a deeper dive into the different types of runtime errors, with examples of why they’re happening and what you can do to prevent them. Some fixes include avoiding variables that haven’t been initialized, and not declaring too much stack memory. Some runtime errors are caused by memory-related issues, and restarting is the quickest way to close everything that’s currently running on your PC. This will free up those previously used system resources for the program that’s throwing the error. For example, some users report a runtime error when they use NVIDIA GeForce Experience to check for graphics card updates. In this scenario, you’d update the NVIDIA program. You might need to re-download it from the software maker’s site if there isn’t a built-in method for checking for updates. The update procedure in the previous step might have done this, but if you’re still getting the error, it’s time to completely delete the program and confirm that it’s being reinstalled from scratch.
