Runtime Error 226 – Learn how to fix runtime error 226

You may receive runtime error 226 on startup when you are running an application such as Internet Explorer on your system.

The above mentioned error occurs in your system when there is not enough memory, malware infection, damaged Windows files, broken software installation, damaged application file or corrupted Windows Registry.

Below are the steps to fix runtime error 226 based on the cause.

The first thing to check is your RAM, if you think that insufficient memory is causing the 226 error, then you should upgrade your system’s Random Access Memory (RAM).

You can install security software to protect your PC if you suspect that your system is infected with malware. Malware infections not only slow down the PC but also cause many runtime errors including error 226.

In order to remove malware infections, you need to scan your system and if the software detects malware programs then remove them immediately and reboot your machine to check if error 226 is fixed.

It is also important to run the System File Checker command – this utility starts the Windows File Protection Service. It scans all protected Windows files and if any file is damaged, missing or there is a version problem, it replaces it with the correct one.

Below are the steps to run File Checker on your system:

a) Click Start

b) Go to the Run utility

c) sfc type

d) Enter

Once this is done, download the latest Windows updates. In Windows XP and Vista, you can enable the built-in automatic update feature to automatically download updates and install them on your PC. A corrupt Windows Registry can cause the runtime error 226. The Registry is a vital part of the operating system where all hardware and software settings are stored in the form of keys. Over time the Windows registry is exceeding its size.