{"id":170518,"date":"2023-03-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=170518"},"modified":"2023-03-17T12:31:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T12:31:35","slug":"fix-runtime-error-217","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/fix-runtime-error-217\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Runtime Error 217 [Step-By-Step Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Runtime Error 217 is a common error that can occur when you try to open an application on Windows 11 or Windows 10. This error can prevent you from using the program and cause frustration. But what causes this error and how can you fix it? In this blog post, we will explain the possible causes of Runtime Error 217 and provide some solutions that might work for you.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3253626416\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-170523\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/af988cdd-7534-49cf-999c-ec0e2dc9f1d7.jpg\" alt=\"Runtime Error 217\" width=\"304\" height=\"203\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad4239517585\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Runtime Error 217?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Runtime Error 217 can have different causes depending on the program that triggers it. However, some of the common causes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulguide wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incomplete download package<\/strong>: If you downloaded the program from an unreliable source or if the download was interrupted, some files might be missing or corrupted. This can lead to Runtime Error 217 when you try to run the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrupted registry entries<\/strong>: The registry is a database that stores information about your system and programs. Sometimes, the registry entries related to a program can get corrupted due to malware infection, improper uninstallation, or other reasons. This can cause Runtime Error 217 when you try to launch the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdated or incompatible drivers<\/strong>: Drivers are software components that enable your hardware devices to communicate with your system and programs. If your drivers are outdated or incompatible with your system or program, they can cause Runtime Error 217 when you try to use them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incorrect regional settings<\/strong>: Some programs require specific regional settings to function properly. If your regional settings do not match the requirements of the program, you might encounter Runtime Error 217 when you try to open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual C++ Redistributable issues<\/strong>: Visual C++ Redistributable is a package that contains libraries and components that are required by many programs written in C++. If this package is missing, corrupted, or outdated, it can cause Runtime Error 217 when you try to run a program that depends on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1220493737\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> How to Fix Runtime Error 217?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the cause of Runtime Error 217, there are different solutions that you can try. Here are some of them:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4009355019\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">1. Run the DISM and SFC scans<\/h3>\n<p>To fix Runtime Error 217, we can run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) and SFC (System File Checker) scans. These are built-in Windows tools that can repair corrupted or missing system files and restore the health of your Windows image. Both DISM and SFC scans can be run from an elevated command prompt (with administrative privileges). Here are the steps to do so:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To open the Command Prompt as an administrator in Windows, type &#8220;<strong>cmd<\/strong>&#8221; in the search bar and then right-click on the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> result and select &#8220;<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>&#8221; as shown in the image below.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-159165 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-as-Admin.jpg\" alt=\"Run CMD As Administrator\" width=\"800\" height=\"574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-as-Admin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-as-Admin-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To run a DISM scan, <strong>type<\/strong> the following command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:&nbsp; <code>dism \/online \/cleanup-image \/restorehealth<\/code>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170543 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dism.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 DISM\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dism.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dism-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>This will check your Windows component store for corruption and automatically fix any problems it finds. This process may take several minutes or longer depending on your system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To run an SFC scan, <strong>type<\/strong> in the Command Prompt the following command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<code>sfc \/scannow<\/code><br \/>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160291 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-scannow.jpg\" alt=\"sfc \/scannow\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-scannow.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-scannow-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This will scan all protected system files and replace any corrupted or missing ones with a cached copy. Wait for the scan to complete. It may take some time depending on your system configuration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After both scans are completed, you should <strong>restart your computer<\/strong> to apply any changes. Check to see if the issue is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">2. Repair Visual C++ Redistributable<\/h3>\n<p> Runtime Error 217 can occur because of issues with the Visual C++ Redistributable package that is required by some applications. This package could be corrupted or missing from your system. To repair it, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n \t<li>Open the <em>Run<\/em> dialog box by pressing <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> keys.<\/li>\n \t<li>Type <strong>appwiz.cpl<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong> to open <em>Programs and Features<\/em>.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170562 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visual.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Visual C++ Repair Step 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visual.jpg 600w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visual-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Find Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86) and <strong>Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64)<\/strong> in the list of installed programs and select them one by one.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170561 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visual-2.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Visual C++ Repair Step 2\" width=\"800\" height=\"429\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visual-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visual-2-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>Change<\/strong> and then <strong>Repair<\/strong> in the pop-up window. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170560 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-3.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Visual C++ Repair Step 3\" width=\"800\" height=\"429\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-3-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Follow the on-screen instructions<\/strong> to complete the repair process.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Restart your computer<\/strong> and check if the error is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">3. Reinstall program for which Runtime Error 217 occurs<\/h3>\n<p>One of the simplest ways to fix Runtime Error 217 is to reinstall the program that causes it. This can help you replace any missing or corrupted files and ensure that the program is compatible with your system. To reinstall a program on Windows, follow these steps:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad503466394\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 11<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 10<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 8<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 11\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>\nFirst, open Windows Settings by pressing <em>Windows+I<\/em> on your keyboard. You can also right-click your <strong>Start<\/strong> button and select \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201d from the list.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129326\" title=\"Right-Click the Start button then select on Settings\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Settings-Option.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Open Settings\" width=\"565\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Settings-Option.jpg 565w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Settings-Option-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nWhen Settings opens, click \u201c<strong>Apps<\/strong>\u201d in the sidebar, then select \u201c<strong>Apps &amp; Features<\/strong>\u201d.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129325\" title=\" Click on Apps then select Apps and Features\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Apps.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Apps and Feature\" width=\"900\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Apps.jpg 900w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Apps-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn <em>Apps &amp; Features<\/em> settings, scroll down to the app list and search for the program you want to uninstall. When you find the program, click the <em>three dots<\/em> button beside it and select \u201c<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>\u201d in the menu that appears.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129347\" title=\"Uninstall program from Windows 11\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Uninstall-Malicious-Apps-from-Windows-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Uninstall program\" width=\"800\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Uninstall-Malicious-Apps-from-Windows-11-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Uninstall-Malicious-Apps-from-Windows-11-1-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall the program.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129323\" title=\"Complete the Uninstall process\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Remove-Malicious-Apps-Windows-11-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Confirm Uninstall\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Remove-Malicious-Apps-Windows-11-Confirm.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Remove-Malicious-Apps-Windows-11-Confirm-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 10\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app. You can also ope the Settings app by clicking the Start button on the taskbar, then select &#8220;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&#8221; (gear icon).<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105474 alignnone\" title=\"Click the Start button then click on Settings\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/settings.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Click the Start button then click on Settings\" width=\"700\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/settings-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nWhen the &#8220;<em>Windows Settings<\/em>&#8221; window opens, click on &#8220;<strong>Apps<\/strong>&#8220;. By default, it should open &#8220;<strong>Apps and Features<\/strong>&#8221; but if it doesn\u2019t, select it from the list on the left.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105472 alignnone\" title=\"Windows 10: Click on Apps\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apps.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Click on Apps\" width=\"700\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apps.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apps-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn <em>Apps &amp; Features<\/em> settings, scroll down to the app list and search for the program you want to uninstall.  When you find the program, click on it and select \u201c<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>\u201d in the menu that appears.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105475 alignnone\" title=\"Uninstall malware from Windows\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Uninstall malware from Windows\" width=\"700\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\n <\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall the program.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105473 alignnone\" title=\"Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Complete-the-uninstall-Windows-10.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Complete the uninstall process\" width=\"700\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Complete-the-uninstall-Windows-10.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Complete-the-uninstall-Windows-10-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 8\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps_tab\">\n<li>\nRight-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button in the taskbar, then select <strong>&#8220;Programs and Features&#8221;<\/strong>. This will take you directly to your list of installed programs.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105481 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Windows-8-1-Programs-and-Features.jpg\" alt=\"Right click on Start and select Programs and Features\" width=\"408\" height=\"452\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Windows-8-1-Programs-and-Features.jpg 408w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Windows-8-1-Programs-and-Features-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nThe <em>&#8220;Programs and Features&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find the program, then <strong>click to highlight it<\/strong>, then click the <strong>&#8220;Uninstall&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105480\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Uninstall-Programs-in-Windows-8.jpg\" alt=\"Select program then click on Uninstall\" width=\"653\" height=\"457\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Uninstall-Programs-in-Windows-8.jpg 653w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Uninstall-Programs-in-Windows-8-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Yes<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 7\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps_tab\">\n<li>\nClick on the &#8220;<strong>Start<\/strong>&#8221; button, then click on &#8220;<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105479 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/windows-7-start-menu-control-panel.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 7 go to Control Panel\" width=\"346\" height=\"442\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/windows-7-start-menu-control-panel.jpg 346w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/windows-7-start-menu-control-panel-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nWhen the <em>&#8220;Control Panel&#8221;<\/em> appears, click on <strong>&#8220;Uninstall a Program&#8221;<\/strong> from the <em>Programs<\/em> category.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105478 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-a-program-windows-7.jpg\" alt=\"Select Uninstall program from Control Panel\" width=\"557\" height=\"298\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-a-program-windows-7.jpg 557w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-a-program-windows-7-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nThe <em>&#8220;Programs and Features&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find any suspicious or unknown program, then <strong>click to highlight it<\/strong>, then click the <strong>&#8220;Uninstall&#8221;<\/strong> button.<br \/>\nLook out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama \u2013 anything you don\u2019t remember downloading or that doesn\u2019t sound like a genuine program.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105477 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-Windows-7-Programs.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall malware from Windows 7\" width=\"614\" height=\"398\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-Windows-7-Programs.jpg 614w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-Windows-7-Programs-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Yes<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall program. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Restart your computer and download a fresh copy of the program from its official website or a trusted source. Check if you&#8217;re experiencing any issues.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">4. Scan for malware<\/h3>\n<p> Another possible reason for Runtime Error 217 is a malware infection. Malware can damage your system files and registry entries and cause various errors. We will now, download and run a scan with Malwarebytes to check if you&#8217;re device is clean.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1824849745\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malwarebytes is one of the most popular and most used anti-malware software for Windows, and for good reasons. It is able to destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss, without costing you absolutely nothing. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"mwt_download_box\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-malwarebytes-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the <strong>MBSetup<\/strong> file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136898 alignnone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-Malwarebytes.jpg\" alt=\"Download\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-Malwarebytes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-Malwarebytes-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>You may be presented with a <em>User Account Control<\/em>&nbsp;pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the Malwarebytes installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136969 alignnone\" title=\"Click Yes to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-UAC-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Yes to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"724\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-UAC-1.jpg 724w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-UAC-1-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes setup wizard<\/em> which will guide you through the installation process. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you what type of computer are you installing this program on, click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136900 alignnone\" title=\"Malwarebytes select Personal or Work Computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes setup: Click on Personal Computer\" width=\"626\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install.jpg 626w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the next screen, click &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes on your computer.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136899 alignnone\" title=\"Click on the Install button to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Install to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"589\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-2.jpg 589w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-2-300x255.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Malwarebytes is now installed on your computer, to start a scan click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for malicious programs.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136904 alignnone\" title=\"Click on Scan button to start Malwarebytes scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Start-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button\" width=\"800\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Start-Scan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Start-Scan-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now scan your computer for browser hijackers and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136903 alignnone\" title=\"Malwarebytes scanning for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning for malware\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>When the Malwarebytes scan is finished scanning it will show a screen that displays any malware, adware, or potentially unwanted programs that it has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136901 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Quarantine-Malicious-Files.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Quarantine-Malicious-Files.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Quarantine-Malicious-Files-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> \n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Restart your computer to complete the malware removal process\" width=\"800\" height=\"577\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136902 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Remove-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes requesting to restart computer to complete the malware removal process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Remove-Malware.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Remove-Malware-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">5. Adjust regional settings<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, Runtime Error 217 can be triggered by incorrect regional settings or date and time settings on your computer. This can affect how some applications interpret data formats and currencies. To fix this issue, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n \t<li>Open Windows <em>Settings<\/em> by pressing<strong> Windows + I<\/strong> keys.<\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>Time &amp; Language<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Language &amp; region<\/strong>.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170550 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/language.jpg\" alt=\"language\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/language.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/language-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Make sure that your country or region is correct under <em>Country or region<\/em> section.<\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>Additional date, time &amp; regional settings<\/strong> under <em>Related settings<\/em> section.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170551 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Additional.jpg\" alt=\"Additional\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Additional.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Additional-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>Change date, time or number formats<\/strong> under <em>Region<\/em> section.<\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>Additional settings<\/strong> button under <em>Formats<\/em> tab.<\/li>\n \t<li>Make sure that Decimal symbol is set to &#8220;<strong>.<\/strong>&#8221; (dot) under Numbers tab.<\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">6.Update your drivers<\/h3>\n<p> Outdated or incompatible drivers can also cause Runtime Error 217, especially if they affect your graphics card, sound card, printer, scanner, or other devices that interact with the application. To update your drivers, you can use Windows Update, Device Manager, or a third-party driver updater tool. Alternatively, you can visit the manufacturer&#8217;s website and download the latest drivers for your devices manually.<br \/>\nFor this step, we will use the built-in Device Manager feature:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p>To access the Device Manager, type &#8220;<strong>devmgmt.msc<\/strong>&#8221; into the search bar on the Start menu and select &#8220;<strong>Device Manager<\/strong>&#8221; from the list of results.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160308 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-manager-open.jpg\" alt=\"Open Device Manager\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-manager-open.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-manager-open-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>In the Device Manager, you can view a list of all the hardware devices connected to your computer and check for any errors or issues. If you see a yellow exclamation point next to a device, it may indicate a problem with that device. You can right-click on the device and select &#8220;Update driver&#8221; or &#8220;Troubleshoot&#8221; to try and fix any issues.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160309 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"Find Hardware Issues\" width=\"800\" height=\"586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-Manager.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-Manager-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1544097490\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">7. Reset your PC<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most drastic solutions is to reset your PC to its default configuration. This can be considered the nuclear option for fixing Runtime Error 217 because it will wipe out all the third-party software you installed on your computer. However, this option can also be effective if none of the other methods work for you.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"mt_noter\"><strong>Back up first:<\/strong> before resetting your PC, save your important files to an external drive or cloud storage. The Reset tool offers a &#8220;Keep my files&#8221; option, but a separate backup is your safety net in case anything goes wrong during the reset.<\/div>\nTo reset your PC, follow these steps:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Press <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> to open <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>System<\/strong>, then <strong>Recovery<\/strong>. (On Windows 10, the path is <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Recovery<\/strong>.)\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170567 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-1.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Windows PC Step 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>In the <em>Reset this PC<\/em> section, click the <strong>Reset PC<\/strong> button.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170566 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/reset-2.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Windows PC Step 2\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/reset-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/reset-2-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Keep my files<\/strong> (removes apps and settings but keeps your personal files) or <strong>Remove everything<\/strong> (a full wipe \u2014 choose this only if you&#8217;ve backed everything up, or if you&#8217;re dealing with a stubborn infection).\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170565 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-3.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Windows PC Step 3\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-3-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. The reset can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours \u2014 keep your laptop plugged in and don&#8217;t turn off the PC while it&#8217;s working.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAfter the reset, your applications should run without errors. Keep in mind that all your installed programs, custom settings, and preferences are gone \u2014 you&#8217;ll need to reinstall and reconfigure your software. Windows itself will be fresh and clean, which is exactly the point.\n\n<p>These are some of the most common methods to fix Runtime Error 217 on Windows. If none of them works for you, you may need to reinstall the application that causes the error or contact its developer for further assistance<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Runtime Error 217 is a common error that can occur when you try to open an application on Windows 11 or Windows 10. This error can prevent you from using the program and cause frustration. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Fix Runtime Error 217 [Step-By-Step Guide]\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/fix-runtime-error-217\/#more-170518\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Fix Runtime Error 217 [Step-By-Step Guide]\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":170523,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-170518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/170523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}