Computer error codes can leave you feeling very confused and overwhelmed. The reason behind this is that they are usually written by the coders for the coders. It looks like there is an attempt to keep a common PC user out of the error resolution process. The good news is that a large percentage of errors are not as disastrous as they sound. However, at the same time each error indicates an issue that needs to be looked into. 

Essentially, the error codes can be classified into three types:

1. Hardware error codes – Probably the most dangerous as this may lead to serious loss of data and equipment.
2. Operating System error codes – These may include problems with your registry or system files.
3. Software applications error codes – These are caused due to corrupt, invalid, or obsolete files or due to conflict between files.

The preparation to deal with these computer errors involves preventing as well as troubleshooting methods which have been provided in this article below.

Avoid User Errors

You must be careful while working on your computer. If you are not careful then issues, such as error 1706 http—generates if you do not provide the correct source to the Windows Installer—may occur.

Update your Software

Outdated operating system, applications and device drivers are one of the most common causes of computer error codes. An example is error code 39 that is generated when your CD-ROM driver is outdated and you attempt to access the drive. To prevent errors due to outdated files, it is essential for you to take measures to keep your PC software up-to-date. Although it may sound difficult, in reality, it is not. For instance, you just need to ensure that Windows Automatic Update tool is enabled to ensure that all your Microsoft products, including the Windows operating system stays updated at all times. Most of the third-party software also comprises options that enable you to update them automatically or manually. Use these options to keep these products updated. Also, to keep your drivers updated, you may seek help of a good driver scanner tool. Driver scanner tools are quite helpful as they automatically scan your PC for outdated drivers and update them.

Get Rid of Viruses

Virus and spyware infections are also common causes of several computer errors, such as runtime error 216. Virus programs are known to infect your program files and cause them to behave erratically. These malicious programs fill your registry with several entries and prevent several of your applications from running normally. To get rid of these infections, it is essential for you to have reliable antivirus and antispyware tools on your computer. To ensure that these tools are at their best in keeping your PC safe, you must ensure that they are updated on a regular basis. Also, opt for tools with real-time protection so that you can stop these malicious programs from infiltrating your PC in the first place.

Clean your Registry

In addition to malware, the registry may also get filled up over time when you install and uninstall programs, update your software, install new hardware, and perform various tasks on your PC. Over time, the registry bloats up, and easily gets corrupt and fragmented. A thus damaged registry not only causes slow computer problems, but also starts generating different types of computer errors. To prevent these issues and to ensure that your registry stays error-free at all times, it is recommended that you use a good registry cleaner to regularly scan and clean your registry. Cleaning the registry on a regular basis will enable you to maintain a high-performance and error-free computer for a long time.