Advanced Troubleshooting for Internet Explorer Runtime Error

Fix Interner Explorer Runtime Error

Internet Explorer brings a wide range of tools and features to make web browsing and other related processes easier for its users. The application facilitates these features with the help of several windows components. Internet Explorer Runtime error can occur if these components malfunction. This error will lead to an abrupt window collapse and would prevent you from performing further operations. Any unsaved data gets lost thus it needs to be resolved immediately. Through this article, we will explain the reasons that can cause the runtime error in Internet Explorer and various methods for resolving it.

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What can cause a Runtime error?

Runtime error mostly occurs in the ‘Professional’ or ‘Home’ versions of Windows 10. It can be experienced in both the 32-bit and 64-bit variants. The application crashes during operation and the windows freeze when this error occurs. It can result in data loss and thus needs to be resolved. The various reasons that can cause the runtime error are as follows:

1. Damage or corruption with the IE installation can lead to a runtime error.

2. Outdated Visual C++ Runtime.

3. If the compatibility mode has been turned on for the application.

4. A damaged QBW.ini file can also result in this error.

Now that we know the reasons that can cause the runtime error in the application, let us analyze the various methods that can be applied to resolve the error.

Method 1: Updating the Graphics driver

The outdated graphics driver of your computer can be a possible reason for the error so update it to resolve. The detailed steps are as follows:

1. Go to the ‘Start’ menu of your computer and type ‘Device Manager’.

2. Click on the result to open the Device Manager window.

3. Right-click on the ‘Display adapters’ menu in the new window.

4. Choose the ‘Update driver’ option.

5. Now, click on the “Search automatically for updated driver software” option.

6. You should be able to see the driver options.

7. In case, there is no driver available, uninstall and then click on the ‘Delete the driver software for this device’.

8. Close the Device Manager after uninstalling and then restart your PC.

NOTE: For more detailed info on updating Windows drivers follow our article on How to Install Latest Windows Updates.

If you are still facing the error then keep reading the article to know about the other methods that can be applied to resolve the error.

Method 2: Downloading the latest Visual C++ Runtime

As the error primarily occurs due to a damaged C++ runtime so, downloading the latest version can help resolve the error. The detailed steps have been provided below:

1. Open the ‘Control Panel’ of your computer through the ‘Start’ menu.

2. Click on the ‘Programs and Features’ option.

3. From the list, click on the Microsoft Visual C++.

4. It will prompt you to confirm that you want to proceed with the process of uninstallation.

After the uninstall process completes, you have to install the latest version.

5. Open your browser and search it.

6. Download the latest version and install it.

The issue should get resolved by applying this method but if the error has survived then you should perform a clean boot to resolve the issue.

Method 3: Performing the Clean Boot

Sometimes, a third-party application running in the background of the computer gets corrupt and that can be causing the error so performing a clean boot can resolve it. the detailed steps for that are as follows:

1. Open the ‘Run command’ of your computer and then type “msconfig”.

2. Press the ‘Enter’ button to open the System Configuration window.

3. Reach the ‘Services’ tab and then mark the box “Hide all Microsoft services” as checked.

4. Click on the ‘Disable all’ button.

5. Now migrate to the ‘Startup’ tab and then click on the ‘Open Task Manager’ highlighted key.

6. The Task Manager window will open up, select the running application that might be causing the issue.

7. Click on them to disable and then click on the ‘OK’ button.

8. Close the window and then restart your computer.

You might need to perform these steps a few times to check which application is causing the issue. Once identified, repair or re-install the application to resolve the error. You should also run a Windows system file scan to avoid any further errors.

Through this article, we discussed the various reasons that can cause the Internet Explorer runtime error and the methods that can be used to resolve the error. You should be able to resolve the error by using the above-stated methods.