There are hundreds of errors a PC user can face when using his or her computer. If you have received a lot of errors every time you use your computer, your computer is not healthy or you might be considered a terrible user. Well, anyways facing errors is just normal.
One of the errors you can encounter when using computers is the runtime error 380. There are a lot of errors reasons why runtime error 380 occurs. So, what is runtime error 380? To have a better understanding on what this error is, let me discuss what is a runtime error. Runtime errors are type of errors that occur whenever an application is launched or used by computer users. Runtime errors are identified by a number or a group of numbers such as 380. These numbers signify a sort of code that is used by operating system to tell the user about the error.
There are a lot of speculations that the runtime error 380 basically occurs when developing a program using the Visual Basic Application, which is developed by information technology (IT) tycoon Microsoft Corp. According to the official page of Microsoft Corp. Support, runtime error 380 happens when the PC user enable the TEXT property of the MASK EDIT control in Visual Basic 4 during the execution of the program created. The operating system will prompt the error message:
Moreover, Microsoft Corp. has stated that there are only two main reasons behind the occurrence of run-time error 380 in Microsoft Visual Basic 4. These are due to outdate version of MSMASK32.OCX and assignment of the FALSE value of the visibility, otherwise known as the VISIBLE property, of the MASK EDIT control during the design of the program.
Try to fix the runtime error 380 by setting the Visible property of the MASK EDIT control during design time.
MSMASK32.OCX is an important component in the Microsoft Visual Basic application. It is a type of active x control (OCX) file that belongs to the MASK EDIT control of Microsoft Visual Basic. Typically, as Microsoft Corp. says, the version 5.00.3714 of MSMASK32.OCX, which is part of the Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0, can trigger the runtime error 380 to users.
If ever you find faults with MSMASK32.OCX, try to update the Microsoft Visual Basic application you are using.
There are also instances that MSMASK32.OCX prompts error because of corrupt files or missing objects. You should know that data corruption may be caused by viruses lurking on your computer system or corrupt or cluttered registry. To fix such issues, you need to have an updated virus scanner and a reliable registry cleaner.
To avoid future problems, especially when talking about viruses and corrupt registry entries, try not to visit malicious websites or open malicious attachments or files. Never participate in peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing as this network is vulnerable to all types of viruses. Likewise, you should be careful on what programs to be installed on your PC as every time you install or uninstall programs, it creates disturbance to the PC registry. I am not saying that you should not install programs, but what I am trying to say here is that be careful in installing certain types of programs, especially if these come from unreliable sources.
Meanwhile, Microsoft Corp. has also added that the occurrence of the runtime error 380 can be caused by computer bugs. Computer bugs refer to those components that cause errors in a particular program like the Microsoft Visual Basic. Bugs should not be referred as virus because these are basically a result of the coding issues in the application. In other words, bugs occur due to the inability of the programmer to track errors and holes in their programs.
If you are familiar with the Microsoft Visual Basic interface, you probably know about the Type 1 and Type 2 errors in it, right? These errors can be brought up by software bugs. It may cause abrupt termination of the program that may cause pressure and annoyance to the users or the programmers themselves. The effects of software bugs depend on which part of the program is being used by the users. There are other bugs that donβt have big effects which is okay to be ignored. However, there are also other software bugs that can major problems, which may require the overall redevelopment of the design and source code of a particular program.
Fixing software bugs is easy. You just need to install and update the software you are using. Updated versions of software you are using will fix software bugs.
If ever you find bugs or errors in whatever software you are using, donβt hesitate to contact the developer about the issue. If you brought up the issue to them, they will be able to find fixes on software bugs for the future version of the software. Send them report, they will be happy to hear a lot from you.
Others also speculate that runtime error 380 also occur due to corrupt video card drivers. Drivers are set of instructions or software that instructs the hardware what to do. To put it simply, drivers in computers are like drivers in the real life. Vehicles will not run if there are no drivers. Just like in computer, your hardware cannot function well if there is no driver installed.
Video card is interchangeably used to refer to graphics card, vice versa. This is a type of hardware that is responsible in giving clear view of graphics and videos in our computers. Without video card, your computer will not function properly because you will never know what the current activities in the computer are.
There are built-in and external video cards. An installation software or installer is also included whenever you buy your video card. The software is usually stored in a compact disc or CD. Whenever you connect a new video card to your computer, the operating system will ask you about the location of the driver. Therefore, when you connect your new video card, donβt forget to insert the CD to install the driver.
You can use a driver updater software to update your video card driver.
