How to fix the Runtime Code 2401 You can't delete the '|1' column at this time

Symptoms of Code 2401 - You can't delete the '|1' column at this time

Runtime errors happen without warning. The error message can come up the screen anytime Microsoft Access is run. In fact, the error message or some other dialogue box can come up again and again if not addressed early on.

There may be instances of files deletion or new files appearing. Though this symptom is largely due to virus infection, it can be attributed as a symptom for runtime error, as virus infection is one of the causes for runtime error. User may also experience a sudden drop in internet connection speed, yet again, this is not always the case.

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Causes of You can't delete the '|1' column at this time - Code 2401

During software design, programmers code anticipating the occurrence of errors. However, there are no perfect designs, as errors can be expected even with the best program design. Glitches can happen during runtime if a certain error is not experienced and addressed during design and testing.

Runtime errors are generally caused by incompatible programs running at the same time. It may also occur because of memory problem, a bad graphics driver or virus infection. Whatever the case may be, the problem must be resolved immediately to avoid further problems. Here are ways to remedy the error.

Repair Methods

Runtime errors may be annoying and persistent, but it is not totally hopeless, repairs are available. Here are ways to do it.

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Method 1 - Close Conflicting Programs

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When you get a runtime error, keep in mind that it is happening due to programs that are conflicting with each other. The first thing you can do to resolve the problem is to stop these conflicting programs.

• Open Task Manager by clicking Ctrl-Alt-Del at the same time. This will let you see the list of programs currently running.
• Go to the Processes tab and stop the programs one by one by highlighting each program and clicking the End Process buttom.
• You will need to observe if the error message will reoccur each time you stop a process.
• Once you get to identify which program is causing the error, you may go ahead with the next troubleshooting step, reinstalling the application.

Method 2 - Update / Reinstall Conflicting Programs

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Using Control Panel

• For Windows 7, click the Start Button, then click Control panel, then Uninstall a program
• For Windows 8, click the Start Button, then scroll down and click More Settings, then click Control panel > Uninstall a program.
• For Windows 10, just type Control Panel on the search box and click the result, then click Uninstall a program
• Once inside Programs and Features, click the problem program and click Update or Uninstall.
• If you chose to update, then you will just need to follow the prompt to complete the process, however if you chose to Uninstall, you will follow the prompt to uninstall and then re-download or use the application's installation disk to reinstall the program.

Using Other Methods

• For Windows 7, you may find the list of all installed programs when you click Start and scroll your mouse over the list that appear on the tab. You may see on that list utility for uninstalling the program. You may go ahead and uninstall using utilities available in this tab.
• For Windows 10, you may click Start, then Settings, then choose Apps.
• Scroll down to see the list of Apps and features installed in your computer.
• Click the Program which is causing the runtime error, then you may choose to uninstall or click Advanced options to reset the application.

Method 3 - Update your Virus protection program or download and install the latest Windows Update

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Virus infection causing runtime error on your computer must immediately be prevented, quarantined or deleted. Make sure you update your virus program and run a thorough scan of the computer or, run Windows update so you can get the latest virus definition and fix.

Method 4 - Re-install Runtime Libraries

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You might be getting the error because of an update, like the MS Visual C++ package which might not be installed properly or completely. What you can do then is to uninstall the current package and install a fresh copy.

• Uninstall the package by going to Programs and Features, find and highlight the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package.
• Click Uninstall on top of the list, and when it is done, reboot your computer.
• Download the latest redistributable package from Microsoft then install it.

Method 5 - Run Disk Cleanup

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You might also be experiencing runtime error because of a very low free space on your computer.

• You should consider backing up your files and freeing up space on your hard drive
• You can also clear your cache and reboot your computer
• You can also run Disk Cleanup, open your explorer window and right click your main directory (this is usually C: )
• Click Properties and then click Disk Cleanup

Method 6 - Reinstall Your Graphics Driver

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If the error is related to a bad graphics driver, then you may do the following:

• Open your Device Manager, locate the graphics driver
• Right click the video card driver then click uninstall, then restart your computer

Method 7 - IE related Runtime Error

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If the error you are getting is related to the Internet Explorer, you may do the following:

1. Reset your browser.
• For Windows 7, you may click Start, go to Control Panel, then click Internet Options on the left side. Then you can click Advanced tab then click the Reset button.
• For Windows 8 and 10, you may click search and type Internet Options, then go to Advanced tab and click Reset.
2. Disable script debugging and error notifications.
• On the same Internet Options window, you may go to Advanced tab and look for Disable script debugging
• Put a check mark on the radio button
• At the same time, uncheck the "Display a Notification about every Script Error" item and then click Apply and OK, then reboot your computer.

If these quick fixes do not work, you can always backup files and run repair reinstall on your computer. However, you can do that later when the solutions listed here did not do the job.

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Wie beheben Fehler 2401 (Sie können die Spalte '|1' derzeit nicht löschen) - Sie können die Spalte '|1' derzeit nicht löschen. @Die Spalte '|1' ist Teil des Primärschlüssels für die Tabelle '|2'. Es wird verwendet, um die Zeilen in Ihrer Tabelle in der Datenbank zu identifizieren und zu speichern.@Sie können einen Primärschlüssel nicht löschen, während Sie die Datenblattansicht verwenden. t löschen
Come fissare Errore 2401 (Al momento non puoi eliminare la colonna '|1') - Al momento non puoi eliminare la colonna '|1'. @La colonna '|1' fa parte della chiave primaria per la tabella '|2'. Viene utilizzato per identificare e archiviare le righe nella tabella nel database.@Non è possibile eliminare una chiave primaria durante l'utilizzo della visualizzazione Foglio dati. Per eliminare t
Hoe maak je Fout 2401 (U kunt de kolom '|1' op dit moment niet verwijderen) - U kunt de kolom '|1' op dit moment niet verwijderen. @De kolom '|1' maakt deel uit van de primaire sleutel voor de tabel '|2'. Het wordt gebruikt om de rijen in uw tabel in de database te identificeren en op te slaan.@U kunt een primaire sleutel niet verwijderen terwijl u de gegevensbladweergave gebruikt. om te verwijderen
Comment réparer Erreur 2401 (Vous ne pouvez pas supprimer la colonne '|1' pour le moment) - Vous ne pouvez pas supprimer la colonne '|1' pour le moment. @La colonne '|1' fait partie de la clé primaire de la table '|2'. Il est utilisé pour identifier et stocker les lignes de votre table dans la base de données.@Vous ne pouvez pas supprimer une clé primaire en utilisant le mode Feuille de données. Pour supprimer t
어떻게 고치는 지 오류 2401 (지금은 '|1' 열을 삭제할 수 없습니다.) - 현재 '|1' 열을 삭제할 수 없습니다. @'|1' 열은 '|2' 테이블에 대한 기본 키의 일부입니다. 데이터베이스에서 테이블의 행을 식별하고 저장하는 데 사용됩니다. @데이터시트 보기를 사용하는 동안에는 기본 키를 삭제할 수 없습니다. 삭제하려면
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Как исправить Ошибка 2401 (В настоящее время вы не можете удалить столбец "| 1") - В настоящее время вы не можете удалить столбец "| 1". @ Столбец «| 1» является частью первичного ключа для таблицы «| 2». Он используется для идентификации и хранения строк в вашей таблице в базе данных. @ Вы не можете удалить первичный ключ при использовании представления таблицы. Чтобы удалить t
Jak naprawić Błąd 2401 (W tej chwili nie można usunąć kolumny „|1”) - W tej chwili nie można usunąć kolumny „|1”. @Kolumna „|1” jest częścią klucza podstawowego tabeli „|2”. Służy do identyfikacji i przechowywania wierszy w tabeli w bazie danych. @ Nie można usunąć klucza podstawowego podczas korzystania z widoku arkusza danych. Aby usunąć t
Cómo arreglar Error 2401 (No puede eliminar la columna '| 1' en este momento) - No puede eliminar la columna '| 1' en este momento. @La columna '| 1' es parte de la clave principal de la tabla '| 2'. Se usa para identificar y almacenar las filas de su tabla en la base de datos. @ No puede eliminar una clave principal mientras usa la vista Hoja de datos. Para eliminar t

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