subject: Malware Runtime Errors [print this page] When a runtime error message appears, you shouldn't assume that its down to the registry. Computer viruses can often trigger such errors. A computer that is exhibiting strange behaviour is more than likely to be infected by malware.
Being careful when browsing the internet can certainly help in reduce the chances of your computer being infected but it isn't foolproof. Sometimes even opening a link in a supposedly safe email can be a threat. Using peer to peer sharing sites can also increase your chances of getting malware on your computer.
A virus can cause a damage to software installed on your computer. Increasingly, there are viruses that are able to take data from your PC and forward it to a host. Viruses like the Subseven Trojan can do just this. Usually, computer viruses do giveaway signs that you should be able to pick up on. Quite often, a message with the runtime code 216 will pop up if this Trojan virus is present.
Being on guard and acting on a potential threat can help save your computer system from any serious problems. If you see the number 21 in the runtime error code, it's likely it has been infected with the hypinit32.exe virus. This virus can cause problems such as; loss of data, screen freezes, slow connection speeds, problems updating programs, slow PC performance and frequent error messages.
To solve this problem, an antivirus program should be enough to do the trick. If the antivirus software fails to remove the virus, you could try a number of things to solve the problem manually. You don't necessarily have to be a computer expert to fix a runtime error although if it is a windows registry issue, you had better make a backup in case you delete something you need.
With so much information on the Web, it shouldn't be too difficult in finding a solution whether it is in the aid of a step by step guide or a program to fix the particular issue. Free antivirus tools can be very good but may not provide the same level of protection as a bought one. The downsides of a paid antivirus program is that you often have to pay to renew it, which is often why people choose a free one. Three of the best free antivirus tools you can easily download from the Net are Ad-aware free internet security 9.0, AVG anti-virus free 2011 and Avast! free version 6.0.
