You receive a «This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way» error message when you run a custom Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 program in Windows 7
I receive a «This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way» error message when I run a custom Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 program in Windows 7. I am using Window 7 Starter.
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Based on the description that you have provided your are getting error “This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way”.
What is the make and model of the computer?
Boot the computer in clean boot and check if the issue occurs. Setting your system in clean boot state helps in identifying any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: After clean boot troubleshooting step, follow Step 7 in the provided link to return the computer to Normal startup mode.
This error may occur due to a program using Visual C++.
You can uninstall any existing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package to check if it helps.
Step 1: To uninstall the package:
a. Open Programs and Features.
b. From the list, find Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and click on it.
c. Click Uninstall at the top of the list.
Step 2: Download and install the latest package to see if it helps.
Download details: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)
You may try to run System File Checker (SFC scan). The System File Checker tool to determine whether the issue that you are experiencing is caused by one or more system files that are used by Windows Vista, The System File Checker tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of the system files by using the correct versions.
To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:
a. Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.
b. Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue
c. Type “sfc /scannow “without quotes and then press ENTER.
Refer this article.
How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
If you have any other questions on Windows, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be glad to help you further.
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It would be great if you can provide the following information regarding this issue.
1) What is the make and model of your computer?
2) Which HP software are you trying to install on the computer? Is it a driver software?
3) Is this the first time that you are facing this issue? If yes, then what are the recent changes that you have made to the computer prior to this issue?
I understand that you have tried all the troubleshooting steps given in the previous post and still face the same issue. I would first suggest you to run the Windows Update and check if you have any updates pending. If yes, I would suggest you to install them and check the status of the issue. Please follow these steps:
a) Press “Windows Logo” + “R” keys on the keyboard and type “Control” in the “Run” command box and press “ENTER ”.
b) Select either of the options: “Small icons” or “Large icons” from the “View by” menu on the upper-right corner of the “Control Panel ” window.
c) Click on “Windows Update” and then click on the “Check for updates ” link from the left pane of the window to receive a fresh list of updates.
d) If you have any updates pending, then install them by following the on screen instructions.
e) Restart the computer, if prompted.
For any issues while installing Windows Updates, you may also refer to this link:
You may also check if the HP software that you are trying to install is compatible with Windows 7 operating system.
After installing all the pending updates, check if you are able to install the HP software on the computer. Please get back to us with the result.
Runtime error! dllhost.exe «This application has requested the Runtime to terminate in an unusual way»
At seemingly random times, I receive an error window that contains the following information. I am not sure what application it is refering to as it happens when I don’t have any applications open. The window title is Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library.
This application has requested the Runtime to terminate in an unusual way.
Please contact this application’s support team for more information.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
2. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:
3. The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.
For more details follow the link given below.
How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7
You may also try creating a new user account and check. To create a user account
- To open User Accounts, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts.
- Click Manage another account. If you’re prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Click Create a new account.
- Type the name you want to give the user account, click an account type, and then click Create Account.
If the new user account works fine then the previous account was corrupt, you may follow the link given below to fix the corrupt user profile.
Fix a corrupted user profile
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This application has requested the Runetime to terminate in an unusual way.
I randomly get this error message «This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. Please contact the application’s support.»
Here’s a picture of it. http://i48.tinypic.com/35hradh.jpg
It doesn’t tell me what application or process is responsible. :/
It pops up randomly when I wait long enough. It will pop up even if I don’t have anything open and I just leave my computer to idle. When I close it or click okay, windows explorer gui will crash and restart. I can still use the computer after this without restarting but again if I wait long enough it will occur again. I’ve look around and tried many solutions but nothing has worked.
I’ve tried a full virus scan, and malware scan with no luck. Tried the registry cleaner from CCleaner and doesn’t fix it. I’ve ran it in safe mode and the error didn’t seem to occur or maybe I didn’t wait long enough (30-40 minutes). I’ve tried a SFC scan and nothing comes up as wrong. I’ve done a cleanboot several times with no help. I can’t do a system restore since the latest restore point is on the same day that I got the error unfortunately.
When the error occurs the pop up window is from Microsoft Visual C++. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Visual C++ for my 2010 versions but with no luck. I’ve uninstalled the recent programs that I installed and no help either.
In the event viewer, it shows that there is an error and the source is an application error. The details are.
Faulting application name: Explorer.EXE, version: 6.1.7600.16768, time stamp: 0x4d6878c3
Faulting module name: msvcrt.dll, version: 7.0.7600.16930, time stamp: 0x4eeaf834
Exception code: 0x40000015
Fault offset: 0x0005620a
Faulting process id: 0x980
Faulting application start time: 0x01cdf12d86b1dd89
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
Report Id: d1f9cfa3-5d22-11e2-94b5-001fd0d13411
The event that always follows after this one is always a Windows Error Reporting Log.
Fault bucket 2836122452, type 1
Event Name: APPCRASH
Response: Not available
Cab Id: 0
Problem signature:
P1: Explorer.EXE
P2: 6.1.7600.16768
P3: 4d6878c3
P4: msvcrt.dll
P5: 7.0.7600.16930
P6: 4eeaf834
P7: 40000015
P8: 0005620a
P9:
P10:
Attached files:
C:\Users\Dennis\AppData\Local\Temp\WER2815.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
These files may be available here:
C:\Users\Dennis\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\AppCrash_Explorer.EXE_4dd84d182b87996cc0ddaff5b22f2f6085c2259_10063f95
Analysis symbol:
Rechecking for solution: 0
Report Id: d1f9cfa3-5d22-11e2-94b5-001fd0d13411
Report Status: 0