How to fix the Runtime Code 2771 The bound or unbound object frame you tried to edit does not contain an OLE object

Symptoms of Code 2771 - The bound or unbound object frame you tried to edit does not contain an OLE object

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 The bound or unbound object frame you tried to edit does not contain an OLE object - Code 2771

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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Please note: Neither ErrorVault.com nor it's writers claim responsibility for the results of the actions taken from employing any of the repair methods listed on this page - you complete these steps at your own risk.

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.

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

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Wie beheben Fehler 2771 (Der gebundene oder ungebundene Objektrahmen, den Sie bearbeiten wollten, enthält kein OLE-Objekt) - Der gebundene oder ungebundene Objektrahmen, den Sie zu bearbeiten versuchten, enthält kein OLE-Objekt.@Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustaste auf den Rahmen, klicken Sie auf Objekt einfügen und verwenden Sie dann das Dialogfeld, um ein Objekt aus einer Datei zu suchen, die nicht leer.@@1@1@9360@1.
Come fissare Errore 2771 (La cornice dell'oggetto legato o non associato che hai provato a modificare non contiene un oggetto OLE) - La cornice dell'oggetto associato o non associato che si è tentato di modificare non contiene un oggetto OLE.@Fare clic con il pulsante destro del mouse sulla cornice, fare clic su Inserisci oggetto, quindi utilizzare la finestra di dialogo per individuare e aggiungere o collegare un oggetto da un file che non è vuoto.@@1@1@9360@1.
Hoe maak je Fout 2771 (Het gebonden of niet-gebonden objectframe dat u probeerde te bewerken, bevat geen OLE-object) - Het gebonden of niet-gebonden objectframe dat u probeerde te bewerken, bevat geen OLE-object.@Klik met de rechtermuisknop op het frame, klik op Object invoegen en gebruik vervolgens het dialoogvenster om een ​​object te zoeken en toe te voegen of te koppelen aan een object uit een bestand dat niet leeg.@@1@1@9360@1.
Comment réparer Erreur 2771 (Le cadre d'objet lié ou non lié que vous avez essayé de modifier ne contient pas d'objet OLE) - Le cadre d'objet lié ou indépendant que vous avez essayé de modifier ne contient pas d'objet OLE.@Cliquez avec le bouton droit sur le cadre, cliquez sur Insérer un objet, puis utilisez la boîte de dialogue pour rechercher et ajouter ou lier un objet à partir d'un fichier qui n'est pas vide.@@1@1@9360@1.
어떻게 고치는 지 오류 2771 (편집하려는 바운드 또는 언바운드 개체 프레임에 OLE 개체가 포함되어 있지 않습니다.) - 편집을 시도한 바인딩되거나 바인딩되지 않은 개체 프레임에 OLE 개체가 없습니다.@프레임을 마우스 오른쪽 단추로 클릭하고 개체 삽입을 클릭한 다음 대화 상자를 사용하여 OLE 개체가 없는 파일에서 개체를 찾아 추가하거나 연결합니다. 비어 있습니다.@@1@1@9360@1.
Como corrigir o Erro 2771 (O quadro de objeto vinculado ou desvinculado que você tentou editar não contém um objeto OLE) - O quadro de objeto vinculado ou não vinculado que você tentou editar não contém um objeto OLE. @ Clique com o botão direito do mouse no quadro, clique em Inserir objeto e use a caixa de diálogo para localizar e adicionar ou vincular a um objeto de um arquivo que não é vazio. @@ 1 @ 1 @ 9360 @ 1.
Hur man åtgärdar Fel 2771 (Den bundna eller obundna objektramen du försökte redigera innehåller inget OLE-objekt) - Den bundna eller obundna objektramen som du försökte redigera innehåller inte ett OLE-objekt.@Högerklicka på ramen, klicka på Infoga objekt och använd sedan dialogrutan för att hitta och antingen lägga till eller länka till ett objekt från en fil som inte är tom. @@ 1@1@9360@1.
Как исправить Ошибка 2771 (Связанный или несвязанный объектный фрейм, который вы пытались редактировать, не содержит OLE-объекта.) - Связанный или несвязанный объектный фрейм, который вы пытались редактировать, не содержит OLE-объекта. @ Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши фрейм, выберите «Вставить объект», а затем используйте диалоговое окно, чтобы найти и либо добавить, либо связать объект из файла, который не является пусто. @@ 1 @ 1 @ 9360 @ 1.
Jak naprawić Błąd 2771 (Powiązana lub niezwiązana ramka obiektu, którą próbowałeś edytować, nie zawiera obiektu OLE) - Powiązana lub niezwiązana ramka obiektu, którą próbowałeś edytować, nie zawiera obiektu OLE.@Kliknij ramkę prawym przyciskiem myszy, kliknij Wstaw obiekt, a następnie użyj okna dialogowego, aby zlokalizować i dodać lub połączyć z obiektem z pliku, który nie jest pusty.@@1@1@9360@1.
Cómo arreglar Error 2771 (El marco de objeto vinculado o no vinculado que intentó editar no contiene un objeto OLE) - El marco de objeto enlazado o no enlazado que intentó editar no contiene un objeto OLE. @ Haga clic con el botón derecho en el marco, haga clic en Insertar objeto y luego use el cuadro de diálogo para ubicar y agregar o vincular a un objeto desde un archivo que no es vacío. @@ 1 @ 1 @ 9360 @ 1.

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