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What is Runtime Error 216 & How to Quickly Fix it
Run a deep virus scan to remove the trojan from your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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You will comeacross the Runtime Error216 on your computer when your PC is hit and infected by the SubSeven Trojan virus. This is a serious issue as all of your data is at risk of being compromised.
In this guide, we will share some of the most effective solutions to help you resolve the Runtime error 216 and remove the SubSeven Trojan virus.
What is Runtime error 216?
According toMicrosoft, the Runtime error 216 usually pops up when you try to run a Microsoft program or even Internet Explorer (which is now replaced bythe Edge browser).
You will see the error messageRuntime Error 216 at Address. And according to Microsoft, this issue occurs when your PC is infected with the SubSeven Trojan virus.
This is why you should ensure that your PC is always protected with dependable antivirus software. If you are confused about which one to choose, you should check out our guide, which lists down some of thebest antivirus toolsyou can have to safeguard your PC.
How can I fix the Runtime error 216?
1. Remove the virus from your PC
You can use your dedicated antivirus software or the in-built Windows Security tool to remove the SubSeven Trojan virus and fix the Runtime error 216.
2. Delete the SubSeven registry file
The SubSeven trojan can create a registry file, run in with the system process, and malfunction your PC. You should follow the above steps and check if there is a SubSeven registry key and delete it.
3. Install the latest Windows update
Some users have reported that they are facing Runtime error 216 even though their PCs aren’t infected with the SubSeven trojan virus.
In such a case, it might be a chance of program incompatibility. So, always make sure that you are running the latest version of Windows on your PC by following the above steps.
For those thatWindows update isn’t working, you can check out the solutions and fix the problem at your end.
4. Perform System Restore
If this Runtime error 216 started happening recently, then chances are that the installation of a third party or any program or tweak in the system settings has caused the problem.
To fix this, follow the above steps and perform a system restore. When you do that, it will take your computer to a state where everything was working normally.
However, for the system to restore process to work, you need to create a system restore point on your PC. If you aren’t sure how to do that, you can check out our guide, which will explain how tocreate a system restore point.
That is it from us in this guide. Often you will encounter an issue where the Windows Defender or Windows Security fails to remove the trojan from your PC.
In this scenario, you can check out our guide that explains how you can easily fix the problem andremove the trojan from your PC.
Let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions resolved the Runtime error 216 on your Windows computer.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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