217 At 004bb10d Windows 10 7 8 Xp ~upd~ — Autodata Runtime Error

This is a specific and actionable request. The error "Runtime error 217 at 004BB10D" is a classic Delphi/C++ Builder application crash (address 004BB10D indicates a compiled Delphi binary). It is not a Windows OS error, but an application error.

Below is a useful troubleshooting feature you can implement or follow, structured as a knowledge base article / diagnostic tool. autodata runtime error 217 at 004bb10d windows 10 7 8 xp

2. Set Windows Compatibility Mode

| OS | Suggested Mode | |----|----------------| | Win10 | Windows 7 | | Win8 | Windows XP SP3 | | Win7 | Windows XP SP2 | | XP | (native, but apply DEP exception) | This is a specific and actionable request

Solution 4: Check for Corrupted Files

1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
2. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
3. Let the System File Checker scan and repair any corrupted files.

Advanced Fix (All Versions)

Preventing Future “Runtime Error 217 at 004bb10d”

Once fixed, follow these best practices: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click

• ✅ Disable automatic Windows updates for driver updates (they can break legacy software).
• ✅ Use a dedicated older PC with Windows 7 or XP just for AutoData.
• ✅ Backup your AutoData database weekly (*.dat or *.mdb files).
• ✅ Never run disk cleaners (like CCleaner) on the AutoData folder — they delete necessary registry entries.

6. Registry Clean for Old COM Objects (Advanced)

• Run regedit
• Delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AutoData (backup first)
• Delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AutoData

Fix 9: Windows XP Specific – Replace Borlndmm.dll

On Windows XP SP3, error 217 at 004bb10d is often caused by a faulty memory manager DLL.

• Download a clean copy of Borlndmm.dll (Borland memory manager).
• Replace the file in C:\Windows\System32 and AutoData’s install folder.
• Then run regsvr32 Borlndmm.dll from Command Prompt.