How to Fix Runtime Error 217

Have you still been troubled by Runtime Error 217 on your PC? Have you ever figured out a solution to fix this annoying problem? Don’t panic. If you read the following article carefully, you can easily solve the problem by yourself.

Several Reasons caused Runtime Error 217:
1. Incorrect DLL Registry Information
People may receive this error due to incorrectly registered Dll files. In order to fix it, please follow below instructions to fix it manually:
Download the dll you need.
Save to:
c:\windows\system32

Then use Smartpcfixer to register the dll:
How to re-register dll by Smartpcfixer:
Run Smartpcfixer, click ‘system fix’ -> activex register
Then click ‘re-register’ button.
2. Outdate Msvcrt.Dll file
You can solve this problem by updating your OS. Or you can copy this file from another computer and save it to c:\windows\system32. What’s more, you can download from the Internet yourself.
3. Incorrect Regional Settings.
Runtime Error 217 can also be caused by that the date is not right for the location you are searching online.
You should change the date by the following steps:
a. Click the time on the left of your taskbar.
b. Click “Change date and time settings”
c. Under date and time, select appropriate date and under time zone, select your location.
d. Press OK.
4. Infected with Viruses.
Sometimes viruses may invade into the registry easily. Therefore, remember to scan your system for viruses periodically with your antivirus software.
5. Outdated Device Driver.
You should update the driver in time. LionSea DriverTuner™ – advanced driver-updating software which
can fix driver problems and keep PC drivers updated with the latest official drivers. You can download it below:

http://tinyurl.com/ctsuro7

All in all, there are many methods to fix this error, the best way to fix it is to use Smartpcfixer, which can fix all the above problems. Just give it a shot.